Legacy Building

See that beautiful woman with me in my profile picture?  That's my Grandma.  And yesterday, her children, grandchildren and most of her great grandchildren, along with her brother, sister-in-law and friends, celebrated her 93 years of the life that God has granted her thus far on this earth.

You'll have to forgive me as I have tears pouring down my face as I type this post. She's the one my love for cake decorating is dedicated to.  She's the one who has inspired me to use my creativity with buttercream and baking and give it all back to the glory of the Lord.  She's the one who looked at me yesterday as I was sharing with her my new business venture and said, "see, I knew you could do it!" :)   My Grandma loves the Lord, she loves her family, she is dedicated to the service of God and of others.  She is blessed.  And we are beyond blessed to be part of the plan that God has for her. 

The cake I baked for her this year wasn't elaborate, it wasn't large, and awe-inspiring.  But it was filled with about as much love and prayer as I could possibly pour into it.  A prayer that I can continue to create and build a legacy such as she has for our family, and give it all back......to the glory of the Lord.

A baby is a most special gift

My niece, Kayla, and her husband Gordon, are expecting their first child.  A boy.  Rylan Evan. :)  Kayla is a soldier in the USAF.  We are SO proud of her & her decision to join the Air Force, make a good life for herself & her family, and serve our country with honor.  Mike & I have a special place in our heart for her and Gordon, as this is exactly how we started out.  Mike joined the AF and left, shortly after we were married, for basic training.  He served our country proudly for 9 years.  I have to say, that was some of the most difficult times in our marriage, but it was some of the best times too.  We grew up a lot and learned to rely on our faith, each other, and had awesome support from fellow soldiers and their families. 

Kayla & Gordon, your Uncle Mike & Aunt Kim are here to support you, love you and pray for you.  Always.  We CELEBRATE with you as you welcome your precious son, your firstborn, into your life. 

I was honored to make Kayla's baby shower cake this past weekend. :) 

A Most Special Wedding

I have a dear friend, Holly, who has waited a long time for that special guy to come along and sweep her off her feet.  Brian did just that.  It was my distinct pleasure to travel 5 hours with their wedding cake and I was honored to be a part of their special day.  Once again, I loved being able to pray over this couple and their marriage and ask God to richly bless them in their lifetime together.  It was just extra sweet because Holly, and now Brian too, means so very much to me. 

More Birthday Celebrations!

Niah plays basketball with my son.  He's pretty much a powerhouse! :)  He's a polite, funny kid who turned 11 this weekend and his mom ordered a cake that was, of course, ALL about the sports Niah loves to play.   Happy 11th Birthday Niah!

The 2nd cake I did this weekend was for the 1st birthday of the niece of a friend of mine.  She sent me a message that Hayden's mom wanted Mickey's Clubhouse done 2D in buttercream, but could I "girl it up?"  Sure enough!  What the customer wants, the customer gets! :) 

Cake is ageless!

Recently I had the privilege of doing two birthday cakes for the same day, but much different.  The first was for a sweet little girl, celebrating her first year of life!  Girly is what the cake order said. :)

And the second one was for a wonderful man, celebrating 60 years of life, surrounded by his wife, his family and friends!  White cake with chocolate icing and a banner plane....that was the order.  Couldn't get the whole plane on the cake and still write on the banner as requested, so the tail had to do.  His wife was pleased, as I'm guessing he probably was too. 

Far from wimpy, but he's my kid!

11 year old boys are in a league all their own.  Life is all about sports, video games, rude noises, loud, louder and even LOUDER!  My favorite boy just turned 11 and this cake was HIS request. 

And for those of you who aren't familiar with the "Wimpy Kid" books, here's the bookcover.

Brides & Grooms & Cakes, OH MY!

This was a special cake weekend.  Two different couples, who had dated in high school, went their separate ways, married other people, and had either divorced or been widowed, were reconnected and found love again....and I was honored to be a part of their special days through cake.  It's what The Sweet Life is all about. :)

Jeff & Dianna

David & Marcia

Oh how I love love. My prayer for you, Jeff & Dianna and David & Marcia is that you would live each day of your marriage with selflessness, sacrifice for the other and living as though each moment was your last.  

Sweet Blessings sweet couples.  Thank you for allowing me to be a part of rekindled love.