Wedding Cake

This is my latest masterpiece. A wedding cake for my brother.

Working Woman

Perhaps you remember my earlier posts on my new favorite place to drink coffee in town. Or the time I spent an afternoon baking at this lovely little bakery making American goodies?

Well this week marks the second week of my new job. I am working a whole 6 hours a week, very little I know. But for a busy Mom, during summer (with tons of garden work) this seems like plenty and even a lot. I enjoy the time to do something different,pursuing another hobby and earning a little money. It is fun to get to know my new colleagues and learn some new tips as well. I have also enjoyed seeing the looks of surprise when friends or old acquaintances come in and see me working. Fun,fun, fun!

Today at the Bakery

 So today was the day I got to try my hand at baking at this cute bakery. It was fun volunteering there today. But nothing went quite as planned.

It has been a long time since I baked in any kitchen, other than my own. And I had forgotten how very much ones kitchen plays into the general outcome of what one makes. I had a whole slew of unexpected problems and outcomes. Everything turned out well in the end, some things very well, and it seemed people liked my things in general. I wish I had had more time to concentrate on making things pretty- not sure if the goal was quantity or if I could have made less and focused more on making things pretty.

We will see what the outcome of this all turns out to be- who knows maybe I will end up working there :) Thanks to those of you who stopped by and said "hi". I appreciated the support of friends.

Saturday

Perhaps you remember that earlier this year I shared about this lovely new bakery. 

After an interesting talk and the help of a friend it has been arranged that this Saturday, April 27- I will baking there. 

Come enjoy some American goodies :) Or just tell a friend.

Valentine's Party Ideas

This week will be one with lots of parties in our home. Some good friends will be visiting from Sweden and our gathering promises 14 kids 6 and under, and 10 adults. Wow!

Friday we will be having our 2nd annual Valentine's party for the girl's from our youth group. Last year we had a marvelous time and I loved going all out for them!

Last week I finally succumbed to Pinterest because I was in need of a way to gather up ideas for this party. I have been enjoying it a bit and am so looking forward to this years Valentine's Party.

Last year I made these sugar cookie pops. Everyone LOVED them, as did I :) I am not normally a fan of sugar cookies- they are just too plain for my taste. But decorated with white chocolate these became my top favorite sugar cookies. Not to mention how cute they look on a stick!

Source: theidearoom.net via Mrs. Grin on Pinterest

So while I continue gathering my ideas together, making lists and beginning my baking. Tell me, what are you doing special for Valentine's Day?