If having a dog isn't training for a child....

The other day I sat down at the computer (well on the floor with the laptop on the ottoman) to pay bills. Maggi decided I wasn't giving her enough attention...She climbed up on my lap and snuggled right up....

4th of July

For the holiday weekend we did the norm for us. We headed to the cabin. I love going to my parents cabin, it is by far my favorite place in Alaska. This year Kristy and the girls decided to join in the fun! I was glad they came up! We made s'mores by the fire until it started to rain...but the best part of the weekend was the Reeses S'mores that was tested out for the first time....yum!

Snowy white cake

 

Photo credit: PS Photography (http://www.psphotographyalaska.com/)

This cake was really special to make for Courtney and Charlie. They are genuinely the nicest couple ever!

Did I mention my cupcakes were published??

I can't believe I forgot to write about some of my cupcakes being featured in a local magazine! There is a magazine in here called Alaska Baby & Child (http://www.alaskababymag.com/). The last issue they did a special on child birthday parties, including a section on birthday cakes. I was asked to come up with a theme for cupcakes or cake for a fun birthday. I decided to go with the farm theme, because I love the ones I made for my niece's birthday a few years back. When the magazine came out, I was so excited to see that I had made two pages! Also, when you go to their website my cupcakes are on the front page for a featured article.

This is a picture from the website, the article was titled "The Sweetest Day"! See more pictures online here.

So...I've decided to change things up a bit...

I originally created this blog to follow just my cakes and creations. I have since slowed waaay down on making cakes. Blame it on the move or the kitchen construction, but I want to take this blog on a different route. I am making this about anything and everything. I won't be offended if you quit following now...

Sesame Street cupcakes!

Oh, these guys were so much fun to make! Another full day of piping...but the end result was worth it! Made for another friend's child's 2nd birthday! It's amazing what you can create with a vat of frosting and a lot more food coloring...

Dora Cake

I made this for a friends child's first birthday. Haven't made a character cake in quite a while, but it was fun. My hand was cramping after using a piping bag for what seems like days...