Life as of Lately

So I have been away again.  I really thought I would blog on a regular basis but one thing after another seems to keep me away from the computer.  My computer has a virus and it won't even let me sign into my blog (sigh,) but there are so many other things as well that seem to get in the way.  If only we didn't need sleep, I might be more regular.  :)

I have had so many opportunities to make cupcakes lately that I thought I needed to post some pictures so you could see what I have been up to.  This first picture is a mocha espresso cupcake.  It's for the coffee and chocolate lover.

Next up is the fresh, from scratch (no box here) strawberry cupcake.  It also has a strawberry frosting with fresh strawberries.

On the left is a tart and sweet lemon cupcake.  This seems to be a big hit with my daughters.  They are lemon lovers for sure.

I love this one.  It is a chocolate covered cherry cupcake with a fresh chocolate covered cherry baked into the middle as well as on top.  So delicious. I made this in honor of my hubby.  He is such a chocolate covered cherry fan that I thought it would be right up his alley.

This Reeses' cupcake is a favorite by many no matter where I take it.  It has a Reeses candy baked in the center.  These are just a few of the culprits that have been keeping me away from the computer. 

Besides cupcakes I have been spending time with my family, friends, flowers and garden.  This is my favorite time of the year.  I love to be outside, even in the heat.  Most days begin about 5:45 a.m. when I take my daughter to swim practice.

Here's a little peak at my garden.

My flowers are so pretty.

My sweet Lizzy picked this bouquet for her room. A girl after my own heart.

I made this veggie basket to take to my daughter.  She adores fresh veggies. It had corn, green beans, carrots, cucumbers and red potatoes.

These flowers just make me smile every day.  They always remind me that if God cares for the Lilies (Zinnias) then surely He will care for us. Matthew 6:27-31.  His faithfulness is amazing.

How fun are those pictures?  My sweet fifteen year old daughter took them for me.  I have also spent time organizing, studying, planning, reading and contemplating the things of God.  It has been an enjoyable summer minus the ridiculously high temperatures.  Hello! We are in Kansas!  I like Kansas weather.  If I wanted to live some where crazy hot I would move there.  :))  What have you been up to this summer?
  I will try to be back real soon with recipes.  I have enough of them, I just need to get busy taking more pictures.  I will try to post recipes you have requested.  See you soon!