The best cupcakes I could muster (well, kind of)

My grand plans for making the most beautiful cupcake ever sort of went "poof!" into thin air. Beauty takes t-i-m-e, even with a cupcake, and I didn't allow for enough. I didn't even get to use my pastry bag and decorating tips I bought especially just for this! I wanted to do tiny, pale pink rosettes on top of the chocolate icing. I even bought special icing tint. But whoa!! A little goes a long way, I'm talking a loooooong way! I kind of already knew that, but even the tiny bit that I used to color the white icing turned it into a hideous, fluorescent, electric, spastic pink!! It was so gross. There was no way I was going to use that bowl of monster icing. Toss on some sprinkles (which I so love anyway!) and call it good. I was quite happy  with the heart stickers I stuck on a toothpick and poked on top. I can't say they were THE yummiest, but pretty tasty.

Did you notice my new note in the sidebar? I'm going to try (emphasis on try) to have a no computer day once a week at least, maybe two. It's not that I don't completely enjoy visiting with all of you, its that I enjoy it too much! I still work hard trying to juggle my offline life and my online life and keep a happy balance. I feel that a day or two of not getting on the computer at all will benefit me (and my family!) as a mom, a wife, a friend (oh ya, I do have friends in real life!) and in my crafting. I could use all my spare moments reading other blogs and then find I don't have any time left to work on my own projects! My new friend Blair came up with the idea and I asked if I could join her. I know it will help me knowing someone else is doing it too. I invite any of you to join in if you feel the need.

Here is a cute picture of one of my older sons soaking in the warm rays, and Noah wanting to be just like his big brother. Mark and I were cracking up at how stiff Noah looks. He stayed there with Micah for about 20 min.! I finally told him to come in, or that little white bod of his was going to get sunburned..haha.

Comments

[Blair]

I am so in Toni. If I can stay off the computer for a whole day can I have a cupcake??

[Jackie]

Yummy cupcakes. I hope you have a productive day tomorrow.

Your kids are as fair skinned as mine.

[alison]

A computer free day is a wonderful idea Toni- and just the reason why I thought of you the other day: you soooo recognise the need for real life. Congratulations on being so authentically fabulous!

[Strikkelise]

Sunburn! I'm green with envy and lack of vitamin D here, can hardly see out the window for the falling snow... :)
Fantastic picture, though.
*embarassedly trying to ignore the talk about computer free time*

[Sandrine (alias Didine!)]

Muster ? what does that means ?? Hi my dear ! I wanted to tell you that I'm down on my knees to apologize for the delay ! Your package is on the way since this morning !! Please tell me when it's arrived !!! Big hugs to you my dear friend !

[Mindy]

Cupcakes..yummy!! We all need a day of no computer time, this is balance! Your table looks lovely..thanks for the pics and have a wonderful day!

[sofia]

I really must say that I've been reading this blog and everything is so cute, and beautiful, love everything, your style, everything :)

[manda]

They look very yummy indeed! Yes please!!
(hangs head in shame) I was going to try and join you and Blair with a computor free day tomorrow, but I'm just not strong enough. Have a great day, but don't stay away too long!

[Erin]

Yum! Those look so chocolaty-good.

[gracia]

Love the cupcakes & pincushions, they make a nice mix...

[Laura]

Ahh kids in the sunshine. It's how life should be. Except.... in February? Oh you Cali people. The cupcakes are darling and made the perfect touch to your beautiful table. How fun to be your guest. :)

[~Vicki]

I had to make cupcakes after I saw these. Yikes! Love the heart-picks too!