Amazing Deal on Gift Certificates!

To kick off the Christmas season, I'm offering a great deal on Gift Certificates. Order any gift certificate over $25, and I'll add an extra $25 to the value! Or I can put the extra $25 on a separate one and you can keep it for yourself.

- One certificate can be used per person.

- Can buy additional as gifts.

- Expire 1 year from date of purchase.

- May be used towards classes and/or cake decorating supplies.

- Can be used towards custom cake orders valued at $75 or more.

Email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com to buy yours today!

Basics class - $60

Chocolate class & Rolled Fondant Class - $40 each

Easy Cake Decorating Ideas class - $25

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Half price gift certificate!

"Like" my facebook page and you can take advantage of the special this week:

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Buy a $30 gift certificate for $15!!

Good towards any class.

Email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com to order.

Cake decorating class for $20!! ($40 value)

Check out my deal on www.halfpriceutah.com! It is for the class "Easy Cake Decorating Ideas".

This is a great class for anyone that wants to make cute cakes without all the fancy supplies. Learn how to use fresh flowers, candy and even your scrapbook fetish to make fun cakes and cupcakes. If you've already taken my "basics" class, you'll LOVE this class to give you some fresh ideas!

With this class you will decorate 6 cupcakes to take home! It's a great class to take as a mother/daughter, with your sisters or girlfriends. If you have a group that is interested, I can even schedule a class just for your group! (6 people minimum)

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If you want to be added to my email list, you can email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com. I send out my monthly schedule and specials.

My September classes for this deal on Half Price Utah are scheduled for Tuesday September 20th at 7 p.m., and Saturday September 17th at 9 a.m. After purchasing your deal, just email me to sign up for the class.

Fall & Christmas Classes!

I'm working on my classes for the rest of the year. In addition to my "Basics" & other classes, I'll be offering classes like Haunted gingerbread houses, Christmas treats, Christmas gingerbread houses, and how to make those fancy iced sugar cookies! If you would like to be on my email list, send me a request at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com.

Classes will resume next month!

It's been a great summer! Spent lots of time with the kids - enjoying the sunshine and the warm weather. I'm gearing up for fall classes! If you would like to be added to my email list, you can email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com. I will notify you when I have my September class schedule.

June Classes - book now!

Here are the june classes. Book now, they fill up fast!

*June Special: Book a $75 June Basics class and receive a cupcake kit FREE! ($15 value)

You must take a "Basics" class before you can take an advanced class. You can email me to sign up or with any questions at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com.

In the Basics class you will need to attend both sessions. You will learn how to make chocolate mousse, layer it in a cake and fill cupcakes with it. You will get to take home 6 cupcakes from the first class and an 8" frosted cake from the second class.

In the Rolled fondant you will learn how to make it and decorate a cake with it.

In the Chocolate class you will learn how to make ganache (shiny chocolate frosting), decorate a cake with it, make chocolate dipped strawberries, and chocolate truffles.

Following are the dates and times available:

Basics Class: Mon/Tues June 13/14 from 2-4 p.m. $75

Basics Class: Wed/Fri June 15/17 from 10 a.m.-noon $75

Basics Class: Mon/Tues June 20/22 from 2-4 p.m. $75

Rolled Fondant Class: Wed June 15 from 10 a.m.-noon $40

Chocolate Class: Wed June 22 from 10 a.m.-noon $40

Wow!

I have had such an amazing response to my cake decorating classes! It has been so much fun getting ladies together and "creating" together.

Due to the cost of materials, my "Basics" cake decorating classes are now $75. This is a two part class. Each class is two hours long. In the first class you get to take home 6 decorated cupcakes, and in the second class you get to take home your 8" decorated cake.

You will learn how to bake in a professional pan, make chocolate mousse, and layer and fill a cake with mousse. You will also learn how to make yummy cupcake frosting and delicious cake frosting.

You will leave this class having the knowledge, and feeling confident that you can go home and be successful at making cakes for all the special occasions in your family.

Be sure to check us out at the Utah Kids Club Ladies Only Pamper Party on May 14th! We will be running a "Show Special" on our Basics class for those attending the party!

Cake Classes

I am starting to teach cake classes out of my home in West Jordan. I am starting with a "beginner" class, and will add more advanced classes shortly, such as a rolled fondant class. The advanced classes will require that you take the beginner courses first. These are hands on classes!

The beginner class will be a 2 part class. The first class will teach you about professional cake pans and basics of baking a cake. You will then learn how to make chocolate mousse and learn how to layer and fill a cake. Then we will talk about cupcakes and you will learn how to fill cupcakes with chocolate mousse, and learn how to make American buttercream. You will get to fill with mousse and decorate 6 cupcakes to take home that night.

In the second class I will bring out the cake that you layered in the first class, and I will teach you how to make Italian buttercream. You will then learn how to frost a cake using a decorating turntable. You will learn some easy, fun, basic decorating ideas. You will get to take home your finished cake that night.

The beginner class (both parts) cost: $50

My first session will be Tuesday April 5th (part 1), and Tuesday April 12th (part 2). Both of these start at 7 p.m.

I also have a Saturday session on April 23rd (part 1), and April 30th (part 2). Both of these start at 9 a.m.

Class is available for ages 16 and up, and no children or babies please.

I only have 5 spots available for each session. You would need to be able to attend both consecutive classes. I will have all the supplies you need for the class - just bring an apron!

Feel free to call or email me with any questions, and please forward information on to anyone you know that would be interested. If you would like a special session and have a group of 5 people that can do that specific session, I am more than happy to accomodate your requested date, and make it a private session.

Please leave me a comment with your email address if you're interested and I will contact you.

If I have enough interest for classes in Phoenix, I would consider going down there :)

It's about time!

So, it's been a while since I last posted something. It has been quite busy since October. I've been through morning sickness, and now in my last trimester of pregnancy. Since then, at church I have a huge new responsibility, and so when I'm not dealing with my little ones, working with the teenage girls at church, or working on my never ending projects, I'm napping. I have many, many posts to catch up on, and eventually, they'll get here. Just bear with me in the process! In the meantime, here's something that warrants a post - I'm just too excited not to share!

A Proud Sister

This morning my sister Dianne had a great surprise awaiting her at school. She has been a school teacher for many years now at Cactus View Elementary, in Phoenix. I can't even begin to describe how much time, energy, and thought she puts into her kids and her classroom. Many countless hours she has spent at school, only to go home and continue the work. Typically only on holidays does she take time away from grading papers or improving her lessons.

Needless to say, those of us that have lived by her, and witnessed firsthand her hard work, were ecstatic to hear of the proceedings that took place this morning.
On Friday my sister Dayna received a phone call from the school that Di would be receiving the Rio Salado College "Excellence in Education" award this morning from the local radio station. She was invited to either attend or listen on the air. It was to be kept a surprise from Dianne. Dayna informed each of us, so that we could send cards to Di and listen in on the radio.

Dayna told me that the radio broadcast was very abbreviated from what was taped, but it was nice to hear it, nonetheless.
This is the letter that was sent into KEZ 99.9 fm in Phoenix. It was sent by a parent of a student currently in Dianne's class. This was read on the air, and they spoke briefly to the mother and son.

There are not a enough words that express what a tremendous year this has been for my son Zachary in Ms. Orr's fourth grade class. Not only does Ms. Orr teach the basics, but she also teachs the children about working together and how important the self worth is. Ms. Orr encourages the children in her care to think positive and appreciate what everyone contributes to the team. My son Zach has autism, and is in a typical classroom. Social skills have always been a challenge for him. Ms. Orr took the time to come up with checklists and ideas to help him become more successful with his peers. With her help and encouragment, he has become the child that I always knew he could be! The year is only half over, and if the year keeps going the way it is, I can only dream of what the outcome will be! So, thank you Ms. Orr for your commitment to the children in your classroom, for not only looking at a child's mind, but taking into consideration the whole child and making them be the best kid they can be!

Signed,
Sara Lee

Here's Marty Manning from the radio station presenting the award with Zachary.
Here's my sister Dayna and her cute family who came out so early in the morning to support Dianne.

Way to go Di - we are so proud of you!

Unbelievable

This was incredible. It made me tired just watching it.

I never knew jumping rope had come so much farther than "Cinderella, dressed in yellow, went upstairs to kiss a fellow".

You can't help but smile watching it.

Pass the milk please!

You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well Reed is of the opinion that it might as well be the most delicious as well. He pulled this out on Sunday insisting that it be his 'cereal' that day. Notice that he even pulled it out of the box! That cute smile went away quite quickly when Daddy informed him he couldn't have it.

Fall Fun

We had a great - and busy - weekend. We started with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch.

Each child picked a perfect pumpkin.
Then we headed to Farnsworth Farms, for the Pumpkin Festival.
Located in Sandy, it was a great little spot. A free event, that will take place again this weekend from 5-9 p.m. There are vendors where we picked up fresh kettle corn (lg bag $4), face painting ($1 per cheek), food (really inexpensive), hay rack ride (.50/person, under 3 free), bounce house (.50/child), and the outdoor showing of "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown". We ate before we went, so we only spent $10.50 at the event!On Sunday we headed to downtown Salt Lake for our regional conference. Held at the conference center, we were a little apprehensive about taking the 3 kids. Amazingly enough, they were great. We were amazed that we didn't even have to take Reed out for the entire 2 hour session.
We had great seats right up front, the kids were able to wave to the Prophet, and we were so happy we were able to attend.

It's Halloween Time!

Once again, my favorite holiday of the year is on it's way! Love the colors, the candy and all the fun of the season.

Check out these must haves for your little girls. I'm putting my order in today!Go to Katie's website to check out her other halloween hairbows. Click here for her website.

It's Conference Time

The Church came out with a packet for Conference this next weekend. Click here to view it. As a Primary we wanted to distribute them to all the children in the ward. We felt that it was more appropriate for Senior Primary.

So for Junior Primary, I created this Conference Packet.

You can also check out Sugardoodle for more great conference ideas. Click here.

Blog - updated!

My funny little Sofia asked me yesterday what the pretty paper on the fridge was with little flowers on it.

I replied "It's an invitation for a Baby Shower".

She looked at me with a quizzical look and said "A baby shower? You mean Reed is going to take a shower?"

I have finally updated my blog. 16 new posts dating all the way back to Valentine's Day. To my faithful readers - thanks for your patience! I will try and be more on top of it and not let so many photos get clogged up on my camera.

Where did the summer go?

We had a fantastic summer - enjoyed every degree of it! Here are some highlights of the many things we did.

We did a lot of yard work. It went from looking like this:
To looking like this:
And oh so much more yard work to go!

Went to Taylorsville Dayzz, and rode lots of rides.We also went to the Salt Lake County Fair, and rode rides there too!

Spent time with cousins and LOTS of family.

Played dress up

Played store
"Free sapel be carfol with the yellow plese take one of each."

And enjoyed nice warm days with nice cool water.
Goodbye summer. I'll miss you dearly!

Happy Birthday Bella!

Today my little Bella turns 7 years old!

She woke up to her present on her plate - something she reminded me about several times the night before.It was a spotz maker. They're little coin shaped things you can put all kinds of pictures in. (Basically one more thing for mom to pick up off the floor!) She loves it!
It must have been a special day, because Mom made breakfast - that usually only happens at dinnertime. Waffles with fresh strawberries and blueberry muffins.
After church we went to Grandma's for a special birthday dinner. She had the place all decked out!
After dinner we had a round of "Birthday Bingo", and even had goodie bags! Thanks Grandma and Aunt Jane for a great party!
Bella isn't a big cake fan (go figure!) so she voted for ice cream sundaes for her birthday dessert. Good choice Bella! We had loads of fun!
Bella is a very sweet, very generous little girl. I love how helpful she is, and she loves to have lots of hugs and kisses and spend time with her family. She is very smart, and beautiful to boot! Thanks Bella for being a great daughter. I can't believe how big you are!

Stay tuned for pictures from her birthday party - it was a little family party in August. She wanted a swimming party and you can't do that here in September!

Happy Labor Day!

Most people would say that Labor Day is a holiday to "get away" from work. For some reason Jeff and I interpret it as "need to work".

We worked in the backyard all day. Lucky for us our great neighbor Susan let us borrow her "motorcycle" (as the kids call it) and it made hauling away the many, many rocks, a little more exciting.
Lucky for Jeff he didn't have to haul his wheelbarrow full of rocks down and across the street to dump them on an empty lot!

Then we treated ourselves to Chick-fil-a for dinner. If you wore a college logo - you got free food. I can't think of a better reason to go out all decked out in ASU gear!

Visit from Kansas

We had Grandma & Grandpa Orr and Aunt Debbie come to visit this month. Mom & Dad came up for BYU Education Week, which they loved, and then stayed for a fun visit.We took Aunt Debbie bowling, and went on many fun outings during the time they were here.

It was great having them here - and the kids loved getting to know them better. It's hard when they live so far away and we only see them about once a year.They stayed in Reed's room, and Reed was in our room. After they left, and we put Reed's crib back in his room, he kept saying "sleep in grandpa's room?" It was too cute.