Ice Cream Scoops Cupcake Cake

I LOVE ice cream! 

So, you can imagine how delighted I was when I got asked to make an ice cream cupcake cake!

What a fun idea for a second birthday!

The very hungry caterpillar cake

 This was a fun project I got to work on for a customer this weekend! I LOVE kids cakes. They are just so whimsical.

 I'm excited and nervous to do my son's first birthday cake because there are so many themes to pick from! I really enjoyed making this caterpillar. For this cake, I have a few "action shots" believe it or not. My husband picked up the camera while I was working. A rare thing these days since I no longer bake in our home, but in my Mom's kitchen. Tomorrow I'll post the other cake I did this weekend.

Liam is 7 months

 7 months old:

• We started out this month with a stomach bug. Poor little guy was sick for almost 8 days. His spirits were pretty good through all of it.
• We got him a high chair finally! Most days he likes to sit in it in the kitchen with me while I make our meals!
• He's starting to eat more foods! Yogurt, sweet potatoes, carrots, eggs and beef most recently.
• A new favorite game is making a tent around him! I think he's going to be a good little camper!
• This little boy thought it would be a good idea to cut his 3 top teeth all at once.
• Liam has learned to make a fish face! It's the best!
• This month he's been able to sit up on his own!
• He likes to talk with his hand over his mouth making fun sounds.
• Liam made me the sweetest valentine with a little help from Daddy :)
• He loves taking walks outdoors when it's not too chilly or windy.
• Rubber ducky is his new favorite toy! 

What life looks like right now

'round here this winter:

1. Bringing spring to the inside while we wait for it arrival outside

2. Most mornings look something like this. A light powdery dusting.

3. Doing a little rearranging in the kitchen

4. One of the yummy dinners I've managed to photograph. Herb crusted salmon with, roasted cauliflower and green salad!

5. This boy has his hand in his mouth most of the time because he's  been working on 3 new teeth!

Crinkle Ribbon Square for Liam

 News flash. Babies like tags. This was a new one for me . Most things are, concerning babies. You see,  I'm the youngest in my immediate and extended family, so the baby learning curve has been a little more steep for me! In a way it's been cool learning new things right alongside my son! To daily be surprised at the little things he likes and doesn't like. Sure you can read books and talk with other Mom's, but it's been most special learning from and about

My Baby!

Pattern from Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing For Baby

... oh and he really liked it!

Liam is 6 months!

Our little guy is 6 months old already!

Here's what this month looked like.

• Liam really got more into his toys. Grasping them from one hand to the other and into the mouth!
• He now rolls almost every time you put him on the floor!
• We started introducing some foods for the first time! He's still a little unsure, but overall seems interested in these new tastes and textures!
• He loves my wooden kitchen spoons. You give him a bowl of spoons and he'll pick one up, chew on it, put it back and pick another one. It's a new favorite game.
• He enjoys playing peekaboo with the blanket.
• He enjoys pulling both of our glasses off our faces on a quite regular basis.
• This boy  has grown! 6 month checkup he was at 18lbs 27 inches long!
• Liam also went to his first friends birthday party this month! I can only imagine how the next 6 month are going to fly!

love these boys to the moon and back!

exploring the world of eating with some banana

sitting up for the first time!

Featured at Main Street Java

Hey friends out there in blogland. Just wanted to update you all that Main Street Java in Souderton, PA is now selling baked goods and cupcakes from me! Exciting stuff, huh? I'm so grateful for this opportunity to bake for a whole new crowd of people who have never heard of Snacky French! Right now they are offering an assortment of muffins, scones, bars, brownies and cupcakes! Go grab a cup of coffee or a great panini that they make and save room for a sweet treat next time your in!

Chocolate Potato Chip Brownie!

 Just trying some new recipes around these parts! I'm loving the subtle sweet and salty combo in this chocolate potato chip brownie with chocolate drizzle!

Around here this Christmas season!

We had a great Christmas and New Years. It was such a joy to have Liam share in the fun this year! We feel loved and blessed to have this time with wonderful friends and family. Feeling even more grateful that we have stayed healthy thus far, when practically all of our loved ones seem to be catching something flu related.

2013 

I am excited to find out what all you have in store for me and mine!