Happy New Year To All

Okay, so I haven't been good at blogging but I have been busy. Christmas was wonderful at our house. Van and I usually go over to the Pelfrey Zoo on Christmas morning and watch the grandkids open their Christmas. But this year, we had all of them come over to our house after they had their Santa Claus. Then they stayed over for most of the day and it was wonderful. Becca and Brent was down along with Fiona and Fletcher, so it was like the family coming together at the "home place". It was very memorable for us all to be together. Christmas afternoon, Van and I went and visited with his parents. On Friday, Becca and I went shopping and spent the day together which was very nice. On Sunday, the family got together once again before Becca and Brent had to leave for Nashvegas. They took Dory home with them since we were going to travel the following week. For New Years Van and I always go to my brother, John and his wife, Diane's house in Byhalia, MS. We left on Tuesday and had a blast all week with them. Since we got there early I got to go and have lunch with my childhood friend, Jamie on Wednesday. Van was going to just drop me off so we could have some quality time and go "hook up" with some of his buddies in Memphis. The only thing is that they were both either working or out of town. So he went and got his favorite lunch, "3 Little Pigs Bar-b-Que". It was good to see Jamie and her mom. Sorry Van you didn't get to hang with the boys. On New Year's Eve we always go to dinner and a movie. This year we went to "Red Robin" and then to see the movie "Bedtime Stories". It was an okay movie but I wouldn't recommend it except to rent it. Then on New Year's Day we go to Diane's parents house and about 30 - 40 of us bring a dish or two and eat all day long. Man what a feast we have. (Don't worry, I didn't cheat and eat food I wasn't supposed to!) I have to say, when we all get together, no one should complain about being hungry. We left there on Saturday to head to Nashvegas to pick up the Dory bear. Becca had told me that Dory had barked all week because of the different noises she heard in the apartments. I feel really bad cause she is normally a great dog at home.
We went to out to eat with Brad, Casey, Becca and Brent on Saturday nite at Jason's Deli and then walked the Cool Springs mall. We left on Sunday to come back to Chattahoochie town and was ready to hit the bed.

Whew, what a holiday we have had. By the way, as soon as I get them downloaded I will get some pictures posted.

Thanks to all of the family and friends. Hope all of you had a great holiday. Now it is time to face the work week and unfortunately get ready for the tax man. UGH!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to All

This is just a short note to all of you. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Remember the reason for the season is not Santa Claus but Jesus.


On a side note, if you need any goodies for the holidays, give me a shout out.

This week brings us up to date with the wedding of the month. Sara Boyer became Mrs. Mark Thelan this past Saturday and of course the"cakelady" was there. We had a wonderful time and the food was fantastic. They were married at St. Peter and Paul Catholic church here in Chattanooga and the reception was at the Marriott. The dinner consisted of baked chicken over smashed potatoes ( I say smashed cause they were) with gravy and steamed vegetables. There was an open bar and I know of a few people that got a little on the tipsy side. Not me of course since I have gone off the stuff. We danced the night away. Fortunately, no one was injured at this wedding. That's another story for later maybe. :) I have attached a few pictures of the wedding. Of course the one and only made both cakes.


The groom's cake is chocolate with chocolate fudge icing with chopped up Reece's peanut butter cups on top.






The bride's cake is traditional white wedding cake with a touch of almond flavoring with buttercream frosting.




The bride's colors were, as if you couldn't guess, black and red. It was a really pretty set up.

My husband pointed out that this is the last of the weddings of all the girls we know that grew up with our 2 daughters. Kinda sad. He said that is why he wanted to dance the night away. he didn't know when he would get to dance again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST MAN ON EARTH!!!!!

This week finds me trying to stay on schedule. One of my best friend's daughter is getting married on Saturday and I am doing her grooms cake and her bride's cake. This will be the first time that I have done both for a wedding. It is also my husband Van's birthday. I have each day planned for what I will do to get ready for the big day Saturday. Wednesday is taken to go eat with Van and his family to celebrate his and his twin brother's birthday. About the only thing I will be able to do is make buttercream icing. I got the grooms cake decorated last nite(Tues.) so Thursday and Friday is dedicated to the bride's cake. It is a simple design and shouldn't pose any problems. I thoroughly enjoy decorating because I can lose myself in it and forget about all of my problems.
I will try to remember to make pictures of the cake and post them soon. I am working now on a price list and some more information for my cakes.
As I have said previously, be patient with me.

Starting Up

Everyone has been after me to start my own blog so here I am. I have started this blog for one reason and that is to promote my little side business that I am trying to establish. It is called "Tiers of Joy" and if you can't guess what it is about then I guess you aren't in the market for a cake.

Please be patient with me as I am learning about the blog world. Both my daughters have a blog site so hopefully I won't embarass them too much.