I love you....I love you more.

I got the sweetest phone call today from a sweet little soul that I love so very much. 

Hearing her beautiful voice and having the opportunity to tell her how much I love her and miss her and hearing her repeat the same words to me made this day go from ordinary to extraordinary.  No lie.  A five minute phone conversation and having the chance to say, "I love you!" and hear her response of "I love you more!" is all it took to make my heart so profoundly happy.  It's always been interesting to me how people can impact your life without them knowing it and in my life in particular, it's interesting how a seven-year-old has accomplished just that.  This sweet little life has taught me how to love unselfishly and has shown me what true resiliency looks like.  She has blessed my life in ways that I can't even explain and has filled my life with so much joy and happiness. 

My prayer is that she will always know that she is a survivor, a champion and an overcomer.  That she will know that she is wonderfully made and that there is a divine purpose for her life.  That she will always feel loved and affirmed and wanted. 

I'm constantly overwhelmed at the thought of how such a little girl has made such a big impression on my life and am so completely grateful to have her in my life.  It's surreal how this little person makes me want to be a better big person.

I heart Sundays!

Initially, I thought I would write about how fabulous this past Sunday was but I decided to just show you....

Happy Birthday, Emma!

My fantastic friend, Sharon, asked me to be a part of her adorable little girl's birthday by making cupcakes and serving as the party photographer.  It was my pleasure to do both.  Emmaryn had a cupcake themed birthday (how appropriate that I be involved, right?!).  So, I made some cupcakes to accompany her adorable cupcake cake. And, made a special jumbo cupcake for Emma to enjoy all by herself.  Afterall, how many times do you turn 1?

So cute, right?!?  Yes, exactly.

Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl!!



Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

I'm going to need help with this one....

Dear Dianna,

Just because you've had the week from....

doesn't mean that you should jump off the Jimmie Davis bridge.

Just because you've been stressed doesn't give you the right to take your frustrations out on copious amounts of french fries.  Eating them won't change anything but your waist size and I'm certain that is the opposite of what you are hoping for.

Just because some people are insanely ignorant doesn't mean that all of humainty is.  Don't give up on people.

Just because you can't change the daily circumstances of your students doesn't mean that they are completely hopeless.  Continue to love them, support them and be a role model for them.  Tell them they are worthy and wonderful and that they deserve everything that is good in life.  Do what you can to help them believe that.

Just because your dog likes to poop on the floor every once in a while and will occasionally run away as soon as you let her off her leash doesn't make you a bad parent.  Afterall, she is a dog.

Just because you constantly dream about a different life, a different job and a different city doesn't give you permission to check out of the life, job and city you are currently in.  GYST, girl!  Slow down and pay attention.

Just because you aren't as emotional when you think about your Grandmommie's death (and life) doesn't mean that you are forgetting her or that she wasn't the most important person in your life.  You aren't dishonoring her memory or belittling her existence and influence. Keep reminding yourself how much you love(d) her and more importantly how much she loved you.

Just because you get annoyed with religion doesn't give you the right to dismiss spirituality.

Just because you aren't the person you want to be or expected to be at this point in life doesn't mean that you don't have plenty to offer the world until you get to that point.  Keep moving forward. Keep changing for the better. Keep caring for others.  Keep going until you get there.

Sincerely,

Dianna

And, the winners are.....

Drumroll, please!!!!!!!

#5 (Matt) & #12 (Jada) 

Congratulations!  E-mail me at thecupcakequeen@gmx.com for details!!

I don't know if anyone else had fun with this, but I did!  Translation....more giveways to come!!

Keep checking back!!

Happy Friday!!

F-R-E-E

2 things I love:

1. cupcakes
2. free

Put them together and what do you have??

Free cupcakes!

I'm in the mood to make some cupcakes!  Leave a comment for your chance to win a dozen cupcakes of your choice!  2 winners will be chosen Friday with the help of http://www.random.org/!

Peace, Love & Cupcakes!