Purple Apple Blossoms

My two running friends, Debbie Castillo, and Mary Raso, turned 50 and 60 the same month, so we had a fabulous birthday  bash for them complete with a cake covered in chocolate ganache and purple apple blossoms.  My husband added the butterfly (he notices details).  My other running friend, Sandy Ellis, helped with the fondant flowers.  A great time was had by all!

Cakes for My Mary Kay Sisters

I made these cakes for two very special people--Laurie Scott and Teri Cowling.  I love to celebrate their successes in Mary Kay and to celebrate life with them.  Love you, girls!

Teacher Appreciation Cake for CCA

Calvary Christian Academy is near and dear to my heart for so many good reasons.  First, both of my children attend/ed there.  In three days, my daughter Kallie Jo will graduate from CCA.  My hubby is the headmaster of the school.  I've been involved with Moms in Touch/Moms in Prayer for 14 years at CCA.  Both of my kids began CCA in preschool.  My aunt and uncle, Don and Jan Schock, started the school in the late 1980's.  I'm grateful to Jesus for allowing my children to attend such an excellent school.  The teachers are caring, loving, and faithful to God.  It was my privilege to make a fun cake for the staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. 

Random Cakes

Mia's 2-year old Birthday Cake

Mia, my adorable neighbor, turned 2 in January.  This was my gift to her.  As you can tell, she loves music--just like her mommy!

Veggie Bouquet, Strawberry Chocolate Tree, Fruit Platters

My team of five made these stunning edible displays for the Father Daughter Dance our church holds every year.  We amazed ourselves!

Birthday cake with Chocolate Ganache

I made this cake for my beautiful friend, Laurie Scott, on her something-something birthday.  I made two different cakes but both were covered in chocolate ganache.  The top one was chocolate cake with browned butter cream cheese filling with my homemade toffee bits added to that (4 layers).  The bottom cake was vanilla sour cream cake with a homemade bavarian cream filling (using a split vanilla bean--so yummy!).  Made with lots of love!  Happy Birthday, my dear friend.