I have a talented friend

by Mariel

Safe Arrival

i just love these brothers

I just love new babies... especially when I'm related to them. The little babes with their baby fuss, baby feet and hands, soft breathing, and frail cries. Nothing beats welcoming them into the world.

Our new nephew came into this world on the 11th. A big boy at over 10lbs, who was smart to come early. I just love that Addie has a new cousin her age. They will be buddies for sure!

I can't wait to meet him in a couple weeks!

Yesterday I finally got to try the famous cake pops from Bakerella. I was waiting for an excuse to make 40+ cake pops and Sammy's graduation was just the event!

Here are some things I learned...

-Make sure to chill the cake balls for a few hours... it will make things a lot easier!
-Only remove a handful at a time from the freezer when frosting.
-The frosting of the pops definitely takes some perfecting and was by far the trickiest part.
-I am kicking myself because I let some bossy lady at Vanilla Bean convince me that the edible ink pen (that Bakerella suggests using) doesn't work. Next time I think I'll try ordering a pen online. I've never had someone try so hard to talk me out of a purchase at their own store!
-And finally, make sure you need to bring all the cake pops to your party, or else you'll start talking yourself into having just one more =)

garden delight

Da da

Dedication

Before you had a name, or opened up your eyes

or anyone could recognize your face,

You were being formed, so delicate in size

secluded in God's safe and hidden place.

With your little tiny hands,

and your little tiny feet,

and your little eyes that shimmer like a pearl.

He breathed in you a song,

and to make it all complete

He brought the masterpiece into the world.

With Pastor John at the Baby Dedication

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise: his greatness no one can fathom. One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. ~Psalm 145:3-4

6 months

the photo shoot started off well and then she started to get distracted....

Happy half birthday Addie!