This past Saturday we opened the door at the new Bakery. It wasn't our official "Grand Opening", however I did pass word along to friends, family and social media, that our door would be open. It was quite a day for sure.My nerves honestly got the best of me, as I turned the sign to open. It was amazing !! I didn't bake nearly enough and ran out of things faster than I ever imagined. But it was also the most exhilarating feeling ever !! We were overwhelmed by the support of family, friends and complete strangers, coming in and trying ... Keep Reading
Finally
Our new brick and mortar baking adventure started back at the beginning of March. Then the pandemic hit and we were stopped in our tracks. Well sort of. We were able to get to work on the transformation of the old bar into new bake shop. As I have said before it has been a labor of love. Matthew and I have had a great time learning along the way. It has been our very own DIY journey. Thank you to my sons for their time in helping in this venture. My oldest son Andrew, made the top of my bar, a one of a kind piece of art. A special ... Keep Reading
Big Sigh
What a summer. My brain is mush and maybe that is a good thing. There is so much going on in the world and I am preoccupied with getting the new bakery up and running . Along with that, we have had an amazing surprise visit from my daughter in law and sweet granddaughter, the last couple of weeks. Top it off with me still filling my Mondays with hair clients and that all equals to mush brain for me. I'm not going to even talk about age. Let that one go !!The family heads back home tomorrow night and that means I will be rolling my ... Keep Reading
Never Let Anyone Take Your Joy……..
Life is good. We have been fortunate and extremely blessed. This season of life has been very good to us. We have our health and we have our beautiful family, our nest is grown, and most of all we have our amazing love. Yes, Matthew and I are aware of just how beautiful a season it is. I'm not writing this to gloat, only to state the facts.Last year I started a new venture. It was something to fill the void that I was starting to feel as the youngest chick began to venture into adulthood. Never did I even begin to fathom that what ... Keep Reading
Way Maker
Back in January, my daughter in law Ashley and I, went to California to meet our newest family member and love up on the little family. While there we attended church and I was introduced to a new song to me. We sang along with the worship team and congregation for a good ten minutes. The words touched my soul and I couldn't wait to get home and introduce it to my church family here.By the time we returned home, the Christian radio stations were playing at least three different arrangements of the song. The group Leeland, Mandisa and ... Keep Reading
Bakery In Motion
I love a challenge and there is a drive of determination inside of me to complete this crazy venture !! We are deep in the throes of cleaning out this old Bar and making it my shiny clean Bakery. Just like all of those restaurant revamp shows, we have found a mess of almost insurmountable proportions. However, unlike these shows, we will not have the project complete in 48 hours. Also, how do they look so unscathed at the end of those projects? We are starting to feel like weary soldiers looking for the end of the battle.However, I ... Keep Reading
