My First 50k, Mother's Day, and of course Cupcakes!

I never had a desire to run further than 26.2 miles. But for some reason this 50k was calling my name. I signed up with lots of trepidation, but excited for a new challenge.

The race couldn't have gone any better. Great weather, great running buddy, no upset stomach, legs felt strong, and I finished with a good time.

I knew exactly where I was headed after the race....Sweet & Saucy Shop! It was literally right down the street, so how could I resist?

I picked up my favorite flavor, Candy Bar, along with a dozen minis to share with my mom (it was Mother's Day weekend after all). I also had to get their special MOM sugar cookies. Yes I bought them for myself, but I'm a mom and I certainly deserved them after running 31 miles that day.

On Mother's Day I was treated like a queen, which was perfect since I was pretty sore from my race. My husband and son sure know how to spoil me. I can't wait to get my Burke Williams massage! 

Happy Mother's Day

Sunday will be my second Mother's Day. Last year my little guy was actually just a little guy. Now he's not a baby anymore...he's a toddler. When did the transition happen?

Motherhood is wonderful and is nothing like I imagined it would be. I love my little Desmond, no matter how big he pretends to be. I would say that Mother's Day would only be complete with a cupcake, but all I really want is a big kiss and hug from my "baby." Happy Mother's Day to all of you mothers out there!

Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes

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I love the look of these cupcakes from Love From the Oven. They suggest that these Ice Cream Sundae cupcakes would be great gifts for Teacher's Appreciation Day or Mother's Day (that was a few days ago though). I agree! One tip they recommend is that you make the frosting on the thick side since you are going to "scoop" it onto the top of the cupcake Brilliant! You can check out the full post here.

Celebrate Mom and Win Cupcakes

In honor of Mother's Day, Cupcake Chic in Orem, Utah is holding a contest to win a year's worth of cupcakes. Who wouldn't love that?! This contest celebrates the mom in your life, so to enter you need to upload a photo of your mom on Cupcake Chic Utah's Facebook page. This is the perfect contest for Cupcake Chic since they are a mother-daughter owned business.

Basic rules:
-Must be Utah or Salt Lake County resident (darn!)
-The photo with the most "likes" wins
-Contest ends midnight May 5
-Winner announced May 6
-Grand prize: one dozen cupcakes a month for a year

I wish I could win because I love Cupcake Chic's cupcakes. Good luck Utah friends!

SusieCakes' Mother's Day Treats

Let's face it. Although moms always say they don't want anything for Mother's Day, you know you can't get away without getting her something. How about a treat or two from SusieCakes? This month they are featuring treats in honor of moms by using peanut butter and jelly. Here's what they have to offer:

PB&J Cupcakes: jelly-swirled vanilla cupcake filled with a dollop of grape jelly and topped with peanut butter buttercream frosting. Yum!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Pie: creamy peanut butter filling in chocolate ganache layered graham crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and salted peanuts

Jam Bars: shortbread crust with raspberry preserves and crumble topping

Peanut Butter Pops: peanut butter buttercream dipped in dark chocolate and colored non-perils

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake: graham crack crust and sour cream topping

Susie's Nutty Cookies: peanut butter buttercream sandwiched between two peanut butter cookies

Razzleberry Pie: strawberries, cherries, and raspberries baked inside flaky crust

Heart-shaped Red Velvet Cake: inscribed with Happy Mother's Day