Cupcakes

So, obviously, I have a sweet tooth. Thomas and I have recently discovered a place in Fort Worth that I am hesitant to even mention to you. I want to keep it to myself, but I just can't. So, whenever you are downtown, hop over on Camp Bowie and go here... The Cupcake Cottage.

On another note, we have a new bakery opening up next door to our office. Yes, I said NEXT DOOR. How can life be so cruel? They will specialize in cupcakes, cookies and cheesecakes. They aren't open yet, but are called J. Rae's. They are hiring and I am seriously tempted to apply. :-) Since Tonya and I are starting a new weight bet on Friday, I am really wishing these bakeries were close to our Janada facility, since Tonya is there everyday. Oh well. Pray for will power!!

California, Callie's Birthday and Baby Shower

Okay - so it has been a really busy four weeks for me. As you know, four weeks ago this coming Tuesday, Lyla Megann was born and things have been crazy ever since! Just a side note - when my mom was here helping with Callie, look at what Callie got for breakfast one day...

The last weekend of August, I flew out to California to sing at the wedding of a childhood friend. It was fantastic to be at home, but the trip was too short and I wanted my family with me. Fortunately, Thomas is awesome and really wanted me out of the house - so he agreed I could go and he would watch the kids, with the help of his parents. Here are just a couple of pictures from my trip...the first is from that Friday afternoon when all the girls went to go get pedicures and manicures - this is Stacey, the bride. The second is a picture of Kristen, Steve and Christy. Steve is Christy's husband and the two girls are friends from highschool. They were bridesmaids at the wedding. The third picture is of Keith and Stacey - the bride and groom! The last is of Stacey and me - do I look tired or what? I was and it was only 9:00 pm...

Yesterday, the 6th, Callie turned TWO. Yes, TWO. Scares me to no end. I have several pictures from the family party we had last night. We had 19 people at our house for the celebration and it was fantastic. Callie was blessed to get a ton of great gifts and she had a blast with her cousins. The first picture is of the cake that Thomas and I made. It turned out pretty good, I think. It matched her invitations, party decor and dress...

Callie received a stage from my parents for her room! It is shown here and fantastic! We are doing her new room in movies and music and she is such a ham. She loves to sing to us and couldn't have been more thrilled with this gift. Callie's older cousins helped her open the huge pile of gifts. Callie learned how to hold up two fingers, but she still has to concentrate pretty hard to keep them in the right place. Obviously, Tatum does a little better with a plate and fork, judging by the fact that Callie is stripped down and wearing a bib. Tatum will be three in October and is Tye and Jere's youngest.This is Callie on the stage after she put on her new princess costume from Papa and Grandma Sharri. Papa George helping her with her new toys. WHAT AN AWESOME BIRTHDAY!!
Last, but certainly not least, we had Lyla's Baby Blessing and Baby Shower at church today. I don't have the pictures from the blessing yet, but here are just a couple from the shower. Thanks to Pam, Jeana, Tonya and Mistee for an awesome shower! I am so blessed to have friends like you guys...the shower was awesome and you did way too much!!

It has been a great four weeks. Did I mention that I am going to work tomorrow? UGH.