Moovin On To Greener Pasture!

Congratulations on retiring after 37 years Verna!
(today I brought cupcakes to work for Verna's retirement... I hope I am able to fill her shoes! 37 years, that's alot of knowledge to catch up on!!)

MMMoOoOo!

Gay Pride Cupcakes

I was supposed to make these rainbow cupcakes for my gay coworkers on August 1st but I have been very wrapped up in leaving the garden centre and starting my new job! Finally I had a chance last night to make these super fun cupcakes!

I made a white cake mix up and divided into 6 bowls to make the colors... then I put all the colors in icing bags (I have found that tall glasses make awesome icing bag holders). I then layered the colors rainbow like in the cupcake liners and baked them.

They actually baked in a rainbow shape, I was so thrilled... these ones I started with the red on the bottom and purple on top....

These I started with the purple on the bottom and ended with the red on top...

I forgot to take a picture of the end result, I put a swirl of white butter cream icing and ALOT of glitter. My coworkers were sooo thrilled over these cupcakes. As they each came into the office to tell me how much they loved the rainbow with the sparkle flair on top, I had to laugh as all their chins were sparkling!

Laura's Bridal Shower Cupcakes

Cupcakes for baby Rachel

Coconut Cupcakes

Lemon Flavored Cupcakes

Flower Surprise Cookies for Katie

Sorry Katie! I had to steal her picture as it was nicer than any I had!! Because Mom knows how the mail works and I can whip together fun cookies on short notice, we were able to get a parcel off to Katie that actually arrived today on her birthday. The cookies were a special request so I hope they are enjoyed! Happy Birthday Katie!

"Watermelon with a Lizard on top" Cake

The day after mother's day when I was dropping off cupcakes to for Stephanie, Aaron asked me to help him with Lilah's birthday cake! And what did Lilah want? A watermelon with a lizard on top! Haha.... well, it has turned out awesome. I baked this 4 level pink with little chocolates (for seeds) cake last night and buillt it up ready for carving. I met Aaron at Mom's place and got him carving the shape of the cake, made icing and kind of directed him on how to do things. Aaron did all the icing and came up with some great color combinations... Awesome job Aaron! It was really fun to work with my brother on this unusual request!.






Aaron just being himself wanted to make a joke cake to tease Lilah with to make her think it didnt turn out that well... pretty fancy!

Building the Cake

Here are a few work in progress pictures of Aaron with the cake!