In attempt to keep my blog up to date, here are some much needed updates on what has been happening in my life:
My sister had her first baby, and my first niece on February 16th: Jaidyn McKenzie Shandri
She is only a newborn in this photo, but just add about 5 lbs and you'll have an updated picture..

I quit my job in order to get "serious" about finding a real job... Of course I had to take one last "vacation" and went to visit my grandparents in Florida for 10 days....
2nd update to that: I guess I don't need a "real job" yet... I'm going to nanny for a while and hopefully get some more cake jobs

Unfortunately I turned 23 ... So its almost officially time for me to get nervous about having a real career.... We went to the cubs game.. it was freezing..
At least we had the warm heat of the competition on the field..... cubbiieess
I am still dating Michael.

My mom is dating a biker... Just kidding.. kind of? No she has a new boyfriend (Paul) and he is awesome.. great cook, very generous, and loves my mom... what else do you need?
I had another wedding cake job.... hopefully going to star rocket my cake design success soon
... I think I have a graduation and 50th birthday cake for the next two months..

XOXO
cheers to more purposeful blogs