Yes, I want cake.
Okay, so I don’t actually eat cake that often. But when it’s offered, I take it. I love cake. I like to bake it, I like to look at it, I like to smell it and I love to eat it.
I am 25 years old and I was born and still live in Colorado. I am naturally thin, but I have had my issues with food. I am tall and lanky, so when I gain a few pounds, I am awkward looking. If I lose weight, I look bony which causes family and friends to worry about me. I have been on too many stupid diets, always with varying degrees of success, but for me, they never lead to happiness. I am slowly learning that my identity is more than my appearance and there are more important things in life than food – but not many (smile).
I grew up in a family who loves all food. Sometimes dinners would be as simple as steamed green beans and red potatoes and other times there were complicated meals always prepared with love. My mom loved to try new recipes – and I loved to help. Meals were always built around a vegetable, and not a meat (something that my husband just can’t seem to grasp). However, something that my family always celebrated was a healthy portion of dessert. And when it was available, cake was always a logical choice for breakfast.
Exercise is also something that is near and dear to my heart. I love it – truly – love it. I have been on various exercise kicks. I am blessed to be naturally athletic, and I grew up playing every sport I could squeeze in (soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, cross-country, summer softball, etc.) After high school there were a lot of intramural sports in college, a club diving team and always a lot of running. Lately, I have run a marathon, experimented with a myriad of strength training programs, and dabbled in yoga and Pilates. Although I do it every day, I don’t have a strict workout regime. I love to be active – whether that means long walks with my puppy, early morning runs, or just mowing the lawn and doing a few sit-ups.
I got married in 2007 to a boy (let’s call him Meeker) who makes me laugh- and who really eats like a man: steak, lasagna, bacon, etc. He (thankfully) shares my passion for good food and although he makes fun of me, doesn’t mind hearing me rave over “the best apple in the world…” or how “delish this salad is!” While I try to strike a balance by involving meat in most of our meals, my faves are salads, roasted veggies, fruit, trail mix…and cake.
Hey, now Lana showed me your food blog! This looks fun
http://eatventures.wordpress.com
I absolutely love this about you! Finally got around to reading it…. actually FINDING IT. Love you sooo much, your Mama
Sister!!
Such a cool website! I totally enjoyed reading it! Great pictures, great food, great reading, great…you!
I will tune in again soon!
Loves!
Katie, what fun to catch up on a little bit of your life! A very tasteful (believe it or not, pun was NOT intended) and enjoyable blog. Much love to you and all your adventures!
Hey Katie – thanks for visiting my blog and it was fun to check in on yours! Kind of weird for me to read about “the in-laws” knowing them as well as I do – how come we were never invited to Taco Night?! Keep blogging – it’s a blast!
~ Michele
Thank you Michelle! I am having so much fun with it!
Hi, I just found your blog, can’t wait to read more! It sounds like our husbands are exactly the same with food. Mine makes fun of my love of everything delicious all the time. The balancing the meat thing is tough, but its all good, he can always eat meat out I tell him!
I just found your blog, I think I saw you on someone’s comments.. but you are so cute! And I love reading about young women like yourself. Daily inspiration, if you will.
Your eats look scrumptious too- I’m an oats girl but I also LOVE eggs, and have yet to dive in to savory oats. your savory oats with eggs= yummm.
just found your blog on cait’s plate and i was drawn to your title!!! i also loveeee cake and cupcakes. so pretty and yummy – especially the sugary icing
your eats look divine! i lvoe that u eat a little chocolate almost every day. you also have a gorgeous smile 
I just recently found your blog, via How Sweet It Is…and I love it! I look forward to following it!
Hello!
I just stumbled across your blog and I can’t wait to read more! I have a huge sweet tooth so I’m excited to read more about your eats
Just came across your blog.. love it! Im a teacher, too!
Cant wait to keep reading, hun!
Loving your blog and love the name of it!!! All your eats look delish!!! My fiance eats like your husband it sounds and I eat really healthy, but just like your husband doesnt mind, my fiance doesnt either, but I admit sometimes the weird things I eat, he looks at me like I have 3 heads, lol!! I look forward to reading your blog!!
Just found your blog and I love it! Im looking forward to reading more.
Wow i just found your blog and it looks great – can’t wait to read all the back posts! Some delish looking food you have there
Love your outlook on things, and the fact that you are a 3rd grade teacher in my home state!
You have a reader in me!
Yah someone who loves cake as much as I do! I really think that I could live off of desserts alone. No meat or other food required! I look forward to keeping up with your blog. I just posted my first one today!
Love love love your website…and your love for cake!!
can’t wait to read more from yoU!
Just found your blog and fun to see another CO bloggie, but also another CO native:) We are a rarity. Have a great weekend!!!
Hi, found your blog, and I love it!
* plus I love cake and food.
Have a wonderful day
Okay I just had to see who this girl who wants cake is! You are ADORABLE and take really nice pictures. Love how you blur the edges…can’t remember the technical term for that.
Is it called “burning”. :-/
Anyway I don’t eat much cake. Don’t get mad but I haven’t ate cake in in over 2 years when I gave up refined sugar. Long story but I was an addict and it was ruining my self worth. Dramatic but true. Just this year I added homemade desserts back into my life as long as they are made without white sugar. Unlike a lot of people some clear cut rules actually help keep binging at bay. Okay I’m rambling on about myself on your about page. How rude!
Nice to meet ya!
I can’t resist sweets too.. and cakes specially baked cheese cake.. yummy..
I just came across your blog.. and I enjoyed reading it..
cheers
Hey! I see that you live in Colorado. Me and the BF are trying to make a move but having hard time with the job issue. What town in Colorado do you live?
Hi! I found your blog from Kelly (Healthy Living) and noticed you were a teacher. Then I checked out your blog and I immediately recognized the theme so I felt right at home
I used this theme for my first blog.
Do you by chance live anywhere near Meeker, Co? I was there a few years ago during the summer. My husband and I love Colorado and make a trip as often as we can. We have some friends in Meeker who just lost their son in a tragic car accident so we will be stopping through there this summer. One day, after I make my first million teaching kindergarten
, we are picking up and blowing the alabama dust off our feet and heading to the mountains.
Anyway, I love your blog and from one teacher to another, let’s have cake!
Hey we live in Colorado too!
hey!! just found your blog and added it to my blog roll. looking forward to reading your posts!: )
I just stumbled across your blog today! Can’t wait to read more as I love cake…and anything else that classifies as dessert
Love your blog by the way. And yes, I want cake too!
I’m thinking about transfering to the Univ of Co my junior year! Who knows!
That is so great you and your husband share food love. Does he ever read the blog or is it just your own personal thing?
I love that your family ate meals based around vegetables growing up! Mine was the complete opposite and I hated it. Now, I try to base ALL my meals around the veggies and fruits I can add! Great website!
Hey Katie!
I just discovered your blog through the blogroll at A Foodie Stays Fit, and I just wanted to give a shoutout to a fellow CO native (I grew up in the Springs)! While I’m not living there at the moment, I’m moving back to our beloved homestate in August, and I can’t wait. I’m all about the CO love.
Your blog is great, btw! The title is all kinds of awesome. Who doesn’t want cake? Goodness! I’ll definitely be reading more of your posts in the future.
The name of your blog lured me here…a girl who’s not afraid to admit she’s a cake lover! Your blog sure looks like a fun read!
hey! just found your blog via Holly at the Healthy Everythingtarian.
So incredibly sweet of you to send her the care package. I’m inspired
I’m also a bit envious you’re in Colorado
We used to live near Divide, west of CoSprings and we miss it so bad! We dream of returning someday soon
Have a great day!!
I just found you through A Foodie Stays Fit – love the blog!
Check out my blog sometime -
http://foodfitnessandfun.wordpress.com/
When we got married, my wife was determined to make my plate for me. My portion sizes increased along with my waistline. When I finally made the decision to break that habit and start getting my weight under control, it was hard. But it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.