Happy Memories

As a chocolatier, I get the opportunity to be a part of so many happy memories. Nothing is more fun than delivering a bag of hand-selected sweets or surprising someone with a "thank you" gift basket. A person's expression when they see receive a chocolate gift or cake really makes this profession more rewarding than anything I have ever encountered :)

In the last month, deliveries have gotten very popular, as well as requests for custom cakes. I've been able to decorate cupcakes for my sister's baby shower, (and I'm actually at the Ames hospital writing this, as I wait for baby Strummer to be born...pics will be up later!!!) make an armadillo wedding cake for a fabulous hair dresser, Shauna; do wedding favors for one of my favorite post office workers, Sylvia; as well as 2 celebration cakes for Michelle, an employee at Woodhouse Auto Family. (and while at Woodhouse, I also got to visit some of my favorite customers...one of which was Kim who ordered some Gourmet Apples! *hi kim*!)

On-line orders have a life of their own as well, since I usually don't get to meet the person who orders, and sometimes don't get to meet the recipient, but I love the little side notes written to me about why this gift needs to be extra special :) or if they need advice to make a unique assortment..... and sometimes the destinations are just as exciting as the present being sent, like when we shipped to Nigeria, Alaska, France or even just across the border to Iowa!
Events I'm looking forward to in the next couple weeks are a dessert bar/employee party for Sergeants Pet Care, a silent auction donation and thank you gifts to Legacy Ball (a hospital fundraiser in Algona) a women's business only holiday gift boutique show, and of course, the upcoming holiday season!

So I just wanted to say "thank you" for letting me be a part of your lives, and making my life more worthwhile because of it.