Thursday, January 20, 2011

Good Morning!!!
Welcome to winter in Ohio...we have been hit with snow, ice, cold blustery conditions...perfect for staying home and working on my Valentine candy. My family has been tasting everything that I come up with. I have made chocolate covered marshmallows, dipped oreos, chocolate dipped rum cake balls with strawberry cake, dipped spoons, and a few chocolate covered pretzels. So far, the taste testing has gone well. My next project is a new truffle recipe and some strawberry truffles. I have also been working endlessly on my personal project...a coffee lounge...for the last 6 years. I have finally gotten a private investor to listen to and believe in my ideas. I am so exhausted but extremely excited. In the concept of this coffee lounge, I am having a store front and a designated area for people to come in, sit down, relax, have some coffee and some fresh baked goodies, read the newspapers or watch tv....I will also be displaying my crafts in this area. We are hoping to be up and open by sometime in February. My husband has been completely supportive and has been helping me all the way. I am planning on making two big purchases this year....I want a heat press & an embroidery machine. I am crazy, if not determined, to do something that I enjoy for the rest of my adult life.
The grandbabies are great. I never imagined that being a grandma would be so fun...alot different than being a mom. I hope that everyone is enjoying the new year....here is a thought to leave you with....
In 2011 we will experience 4 unusual dates...1/1/11: 1/11/11: 11/1/11: 11/11/11....Now, figure this...take the last 2 digits of the year you were born and add the age you will be THIS year...it will add up to 111!!!!
Happy Days!!!!!