Last night marked the start of the new year in my book club and I must say that my sides still hurt from laughing all night. Leilani was the host and we spent the night in her adorable house and had some yummy pie from Marie Callendars. The book for January was "The Truth about Forever" by Sarah Dessen. The book is about a young girl, Macie who is dealing with the death of her father who had a heart attack while running one morning. The book details her journey through the years after losing her father as she "finds" herself. It is a beautiful story full of hope and the power of love.As I started reading the book, I was surprised by the similarities between Macie and I. We had both lost our fathers suddenly from heart attacks and dealt with the grief by putting on a strong face for everyone around them. Another similarity that made me laugh thinking of my own dad was that Macie's dad was obsessed with buying products from info-mercials, even if they didnt really need them. Well, if any of you knew my dad, he was the exact same way. Growing up, we would get boxes in the mail with crazy gadgets, exercise equipment or the next best invention.
In some weird way I feel like I needed to read this book and I am so grateful that Leilani chose it. I learned so many things from the book about myself and it is now one of my favorites. I am so grateful for good friends who I can talk to about anything.
In some weird way I feel like I needed to read this book and I am so grateful that Leilani chose it. I learned so many things from the book about myself and it is now one of my favorites. I am so grateful for good friends who I can talk to about anything.
On a lighter note, I wanted to share some photos from a simple wedding cake that I made this week. My friend, Linsey asked me on Tuesday if I could help her with a cake for her mother-in-laws wedding (that is today) and I was happy to help. Linsey is part of the book club so I was able to bring it with me last night. It is a three layered chocolate cake with a chocolate pudding
filling covered in white fondant.
14 comments:
I am glad you found that book! It sounds like a great one. What a beautiful talent you have Mary!! For making cakes, and for being loved by so many.
That sounds like a good book. I am glad that you were able to enjoy it. Hope it helps. Can't imagine what you are all going through with the loss of your dad.
The cake is BEAUTIFUL!!!
You amaze me! How do you do everything you do? You are super woman and the cake looks beautiful!
I really enjoyed the book too! I read it in two days. I absolutely love book club and always have such a blast! You always have us all rolling. The cake turned out so good! You really are very talented!
I always tell myself I'm going to try to read more. I've had a book from the library for about a week...okay, probably 2 weeks and I'm halfway through chapter 2. It's sad...really I should read more.
I am so impressed with your cake! It's beautiful!
It's good to hear that book helped you. You told me about your dad tonight. I'm sorry, your dad sounds like he was a funny guy! Gotta love infomercials! I know I've bought a few things! :) Your cake looks great!
I'm glad you like my book pick! And, remember the time at dinner when you said you weren't any good at making cakes? B.S. That cake is beautiful.
Mary, good for you! It is nice to have great friends, like yourself, who are there to uplift our spirits when they need a little uplifting. That aside, that cake looks damn good! Any left-overs?
Beautiful cake, Mary!
Great job on the cake!!
That sounds like a good book, and it sounds like Lelani was supposed to pick it for sure. Your cake looks great! Is there anything you can't do? Seriously.
Charlie- thank you for your nice comment on my post about my brother brett:) It really means a lot. It is great to know that you still think of him, and to know how much you loved that guy. I'm sure he is so proud of how neat your cute family is. You and him were great buddies. Thanks,
Jamie
Okay, so your wedding cake is gorgeous. I love how simple and elegant it is. You are really talented with cakes. I am sure she loved it! And I am always looking for a good book and this one sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!
So Pretty!
Sorry you've been dealing with the "sickies" .... We are experiencing a little of that right now. Blah!
Even so so sick, Sadie's such a cutie!!
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