Category Archives: Friends

Dec 2

Kicking Off The Holiday Season

Every year we like to attend the local Christmas Parade, no matter what the weather is.

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This year the weather was cold, but luckily it wasn’t snowing during the parade.

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We met up with my best friend Stacey, and her kiddos.

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Our kiddos sat together, and waited patiently for the parade to begin.

There were lots of floats, but me and my trusty camera were having lighting issues, so I didn’t get as many pictures as I had wanted too.

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The Christmas Parade was a ton of fun, and all of the kids came home with a bunch of candy too.  The kids are definitely ready for Christmas to get here.

Sep 29

The Baby Shower

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Sunday afternoon two of my best friends threw a beautiful baby shower for the little one on the way, and me too. It was so much fun, and I have to brag on these girls just a bit, the baby shower was awesome.

Shaunna made the cutest diaper cakes for the table centerpieces. There were 3 cakes total, filled with diapers, onesies, and many much needed baby necessities.

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Stacey made a beautiful baby-quilt cake, and super tasty pink mints too. I don’t think I can ever make a cake again, I’m just going to have Stacey bake them all. She is an amazing baker, and cake decorator. I was lucky enough to get a few pieces to bring home to the boys too.

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There were hilarious games to play, lots of hugs, and so many little-bitty pink clothes too. It was such a fun afternoon, and it was great to spend time with so many dear friends. Thanks again to Stacey and Shaunna, and all of the baby shower guests too. I have officially been spoiled rotten.

Aug 15

Minty Fresh

Well tomorrow is the Bridal Shower for our dear friend Shaunna. I still have a lot to do before the party, but I think it is going to be a lot of fun. I also have a super talented baker helping me out with the delicious party treats.

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Friday was Mint making day!

My best friend/blogger Stacey stopped by with her awesome kit of icing tips, flavorings, a rainbow of dyes, and so many super rad molds to make the mints. How I wish I was a cake decorator too… All of the kiddos played in the living room, while we rolled out the minty goodness at the dining room table.

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Stacey in minty action!

I think we made mints for a little over 2 1/2 hours, but the time flew by….

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We had to test a few too, and trust me they were super delicious. Dylan loved them too. He kept asking Stacey-cakes and me for bites. I’m going to be making these every chance that I get.

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We have well over 100 mints for the Bridal Shower, and it was a fun afternoon getting to hang out with my best buddy too. Today I’m finishing up the centerpieces (pics coming soon) and making the take-home treats too.

Aug 6

Smiley Cake

My best friend and amazing cake baker/blogger Stacey paid us a visit this week. I knew it was her, before she even made it our of her car, as Dylan spotted her car while looking out the front door, and started screaming “STACEY STACEY STACEY!!!!!!” I had guessed that she probably brought along a cake too, because Dylan started screaming “STACEY CAKES!!!!” really loudly.

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Oh yum! Smiley Chocolate Cake!!!

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Dylan says: Stacey spoils us rotten!

Thanks again to Stacey for the tasty cake!

Jul 11

Green Beans and Potatoes, the Right Way

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Right before the 4th of July a very good friend of mine handed me a big bag full of Green Beans from her garden, and I was more than happy to accept the garden goodies. I thought that my last batch of Green beans and potatoes looked a little sad. With a little help from my friend’s garden, I had plenty of green beans to make a better looking batch to serve  for the 4th of July.

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Now there is a proper batch of Green Beans and New Potatoes! Oh so tasty too!

Next year I am going to have to plant a bunch of green bean plants, and share the green bean love too.