Seven Things that make me Happy - Vol. 01

Yipee it's finally here! Happy 2007!
I am really looking forward to the new year ahead.
We were all so worn out at the bakery after the holidays.
I am enjoying our after holiday mini break catching up on so
many things that I simply had no time to do over the holidays.
(Yep like writing here in my blog, taking my dog ella to the park
oh & sleep, of course!)

We started the year out with our traditional eggnog
french toast made with Griff's fabulous bread. MMMm
that pugliese loaf was the perfect choice & I was so happy
that I snatched it off the shelf just in time before we sold out.
It was so yuumy along with some really delicious apple
smoked bacon & fresh fruit salad. It was the perfect way
to start the day and the year for that matter.

It is amazing how your mind can just get so clogged and
a few days off hanging out in assorted cupcake pajamas
can really get those creative ideas flowing again.
I am looking forward to sharing my new ideas at the bakery.
Last year was a rollercoaster ride for Griff and I. My sweet husband
takes such good care of me.

We are truly thankful for so many things and although I had
a wonderful holiday, it was a very emotional one without
my sister Natalie. She and I have such lasting holiday traditions
and memories that I will always keep alive.

My mother always taught me to count my blessings at times like this.
So for 2007, I thought it would be fun to share seven things that make
me happy at least once a month in hopes that they will make someone
else happy in return. My first list is all about the things I am missing
about the bakery.
1. The Smells of fresh baked bread and...Mmmmmm...chocolate cupcakes
2. A perfect latte

3. The sounds. Timers going off. The door opening. Laughter.
Elmo still tickles me.

4. The Cupcake in the window. Such a wonderful surprise.
(Thanks to my friend Meagan for making it!)

5. Our Red Picket Fence

6. Smiling Faces



7. Regular customers & Making new friends.