When Baking Imitates Nature

I just love my Nordicware Holiday Trees Pan.

Saskia posted about it before Christmas

and I ordered one right away!

Maybe this cake would turn out beautiful for me too!

{I've made five ever since including this one for Jason's birthday}

 . . . you see . . .

I'm really a cookie and pie baker.

 {I made my "J's" for Jason's birthday pie with a candy cane cutter; it made them backwards ;o)

Sometimes, people ask me why I love blogging.

 I tell them about all the sharing that we do.

friendship, baking, crafts, books, inspirations, prayers

{to say the least!}

The other day, I saw Julie's macaroon cookies.

I just baked a batch with Amanda today!

Thank you, Julie, what an easy recipe!

 Click here for a printable recipe

This afternoon, my daughters, Amanda and Rachael went shopping.

They sent me two cellphone photos.

two Willow Tree angels. 
They wrote, "Mom, these reminded us of your blog and your blog friends

~ tea and birds and joy ~

So true in many ways.

Thank you for all the cups of joy!

Dear family and friends,

I hope your Sunday has calm moments

some sweet tea and beautiful birds.

and all the blessings God pours out of heaven for us to receive.

Oh

...and...

Go Packers :o)