tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post120112371371825623..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: CakeVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-17556278741831774462013-10-09T18:08:48.594-04:002013-10-09T18:08:48.594-04:00Fall without a soccer game to go to around here le...Fall without a soccer game to go to around here leaves me missing soccer and wondering when I will have reason to attend games again with camera in hand. I have a feeling watching grands play is more fun than watching one's own kids play. True?Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-78492980254590611282013-10-09T08:13:53.500-04:002013-10-09T08:13:53.500-04:00Loved the video from the Cake Doctor, and I did no...Loved the video from the Cake Doctor, and I did not know she has her own cake mixes. I'll have to look into that. <br /><br />Your darling grand looks like he is in fine form inspite of the earlier broken leg! Great photos!<br /><br />Have fun with your birthdays this month - May is our crazy month. Just two in October. That was a clever idea about gifts for the five senses.<br /><br />Since I have been the recipient of your homemade gifts, I know that it will not just be "the thought that counts!" <br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-16397175179982162222013-10-08T23:37:24.960-04:002013-10-08T23:37:24.960-04:00I love how creative your birthday gifts are! Your ...I love how creative your birthday gifts are! Your cakes sound wonderful - will have to check out the video and be aware of the size changes. Your little soccer player is adorable and you got some great shots of the game! Have a fun birthday celebration.Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-70024145803074991212013-10-08T22:55:08.889-04:002013-10-08T22:55:08.889-04:00Jim just made a cake today. First one in about a ...Jim just made a cake today. First one in about a year or more! German chocolate -yum! Happy b-day to your daughter. Grandson looking cute! And loving your new header.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-19985502774915013412013-10-08T22:41:48.356-04:002013-10-08T22:41:48.356-04:00Vee, I have to check out this website. I have see...Vee, I have to check out this website. I have seen a few recipes on blogs using cake mixes and they turned out great. I think flour would definitely make up the difference in the new sizes of cake mixes, but maybe some extra sugar, too. I hope your daughter has a wonderful birthday. And what a great little soccer boy you have there!<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-57986498832230791842013-10-08T20:37:41.017-04:002013-10-08T20:37:41.017-04:00Nothing like a blog to make a gal have to learn a ...Nothing like a blog to make a gal have to learn a few new things. ☺Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-47528024074840257632013-10-08T19:32:48.640-04:002013-10-08T19:32:48.640-04:00Wishing Laurel a very Happy Birthday, Susan has he...Wishing Laurel a very Happy Birthday, Susan has her birthday tomorrow, we are sad that we can't celebrate with her.The five senses celebration from last time sounds like a great idea, Laurel's birthday celebrations for this year sounds wonderful too, Thanks for the link to the 'Cake Doctor.<br />Watching grandkids play sports is one of the best reward of being a grandparent, love seeing their happy faces, yes this past year was a challenge, as always God is so faithful! <br />Love your fair photos, Vee, we haven't been to one in years, now I am thinking "maybe we should go to our State Fair this month."<br />I just haven't felt like blogging lately, busy and am feeling a little like Kim from Happy @ home, that maybe I have blogged about everything there is to blog, but it is friends like you who keep me going, please don't ever stop!<br /><br />Enjoy your evening,<br />'Hugs,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56154472119454671092013-10-08T19:04:58.586-04:002013-10-08T19:04:58.586-04:00Vee, I have considered having a blog. In fact my ...Vee, I have considered having a blog. In fact my daughter has encouraged me to do so. I'm not so sure my computer skills are up to it. It does seem like a lovely place! ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-62491136922255720172013-10-08T18:07:07.506-04:002013-10-08T18:07:07.506-04:00The Cake Doctor is great. I am going to make the ...The Cake Doctor is great. I am going to make the Orange Spice Cookies next week for an Open House at work. They are addictive. <br />Happy Birthday to Laurel and great action soccer shots!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-63755166213244974352013-10-08T18:05:59.038-04:002013-10-08T18:05:59.038-04:00Hi Martha Ellen~
Nice to know you're out ther...Hi Martha Ellen~<br /><br />Nice to know you're out there. Are you considering starting a blog? Blogdom is a lovely place! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-36852587510237895112013-10-08T17:02:13.102-04:002013-10-08T17:02:13.102-04:00I love your idea of a 5 senses way of giving and m...I love your idea of a 5 senses way of giving and may try this myself, hope you don't mind!Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-66835185254003681842013-10-08T15:49:01.539-04:002013-10-08T15:49:01.539-04:00P.S. I noticed your header. Is it different? I ...P.S. I noticed your header. Is it different? I like it! ;0)Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-9086217779590563172013-10-08T15:48:27.150-04:002013-10-08T15:48:27.150-04:00I love the idea of the 5 senses birthday gifts! I...I love the idea of the 5 senses birthday gifts! I hope Laural enjoys her birthday. Your grandson is have handsome and looks like he's enjoying his soccer game. Interesting about the cake mixes getting smaller and not fitting the recipes. I wouldn't have thought of that issue! The almond cream cheese pound cake sounds so good right about now. I hope blogger straightens up for you. Maybe I'll have problems tonight with it.Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91407175816377323372013-10-08T15:27:06.159-04:002013-10-08T15:27:06.159-04:00Happy Birthday to Laurel. Such a great month for a...Happy Birthday to Laurel. Such a great month for a celebration (grin). The five sense theme is a great one for gifting - if I remember it long enough I'll use it. <br />Isn't it crazy how prices go up and quantity goes down? <br />Your grandson looks so healthy and energetic! Isn't that a wonderful sight? Hope the insurance mix up is soon put into order and that your visit to Joanne's was successful. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-80115556774650472612013-10-08T15:12:53.630-04:002013-10-08T15:12:53.630-04:00Yes, the packages shrink but the price stays the s...Yes, the packages shrink but the price stays the same!!<br />I planned on going out too but my car had other plans.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-63674403298167460112013-10-08T14:47:18.682-04:002013-10-08T14:47:18.682-04:00Vee
First, I like your new banner!
Secondly, Happy...Vee<br />First, I like your new banner!<br />Secondly, Happy Birthday to Laurel. I with her, I'd much rather have a homemade birthday gift.<br />And lastly, your little g'son sure is cute with his flushed cheeks!camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91540387633920098112013-10-08T14:18:25.986-04:002013-10-08T14:18:25.986-04:00Happy birthday to your daughter. Thanks on the ti...Happy birthday to your daughter. Thanks on the tips from the cake dr. Love the soccer pics. Have a wonderful day Vee, despite the insurance mixup. I'd love it if a Joanne's came to our area, although it'sprobably a good thing we don't have one. Little Birdie Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673752124765885843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-20631184233739689472013-10-08T13:42:13.219-04:002013-10-08T13:42:13.219-04:00Vee, I've been reading your blog for a couple ...Vee, I've been reading your blog for a couple years now and have finally figured how I can comment on some of my favorite blogs. I'm not too tech savvy for sure! First of all I enjoy your humor. Your photos are lovely and I especially like the action shot of your grandson. One of my grandsons is playing soccer and we enjoy watching those games. Grands are just the best! Love the idea of the five senses gifts-- I hope you enjoy the celebration with your daughter this year. ♥ <br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91114842525816818602013-10-08T13:41:32.221-04:002013-10-08T13:41:32.221-04:00Hi Vee,
A very happy and homemade happy birthday ...Hi Vee,<br /><br />A very happy and homemade happy birthday to your daughter! What a great idea! I'm sure whatever cake mix you end up using, the result will be delicious. Your grandson is beaming with energy! Ah...yes, to be young! Hope you have a lovey time.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-14098329551912156192013-10-08T13:26:01.857-04:002013-10-08T13:26:01.857-04:00Your grandson has really grown. Looks as though h...Your grandson has really grown. Looks as though he's enjoying sports again and didn't let the two mishaps slow him down. <br /><br />I wonder why things continue to downsize in quantity and upsize in price.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397087180636686873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56498629400195829102013-10-08T12:00:10.710-04:002013-10-08T12:00:10.710-04:00It doesn't surprise me that the cake mixes hav...It doesn't surprise me that the cake mixes have shrunk, most things at the grocery store have. I haven't used a mix for a few years, deciding I wanted to do the 'whole foods' routine. I enjoy baking from scratch anyway but am not averse to picking up a treat from the bakery occasionally. <br />Blogger can be a stinker some times, it kept telling me a recent quote was centred when it obviously wasn't.<br />I won out in the end with my persistence, but it's time consuming.<br />Don't you just love watching the grands play sports? I've been to so many sport fields and dance recitals, and never tire of watching.<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-40143150597924583052013-10-08T11:56:55.224-04:002013-10-08T11:56:55.224-04:00I remember the year of the 'five senses' g...I remember the year of the 'five senses' gifts'...since I was a copykat and did the same for my daughter's October birthday. I'll be away for Heidi's birthday this year...so we'll have to celebrate before...and after! I had no idea there was a cake-mix physician...but I'm off to check in with him. Enjoy your time at Joann's!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-79802421475700262012013-10-08T11:52:47.937-04:002013-10-08T11:52:47.937-04:00Happy Birthday to your daughter!
I have never hear...Happy Birthday to your daughter!<br />I have never heard of the five senses birthday that is such a lovely idea! I am going to have to try that . I also never heard of cake mix doctor need to learn more from her... Have a great day!Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393101640348893129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-478826376749856732013-10-08T11:26:36.177-04:002013-10-08T11:26:36.177-04:00I had no idea about the change in cake mix sizes.....I had no idea about the change in cake mix sizes.....gotta check that out, thanks for the notice:)<br />Looks like your guys are really into their game.....and you get to cheer and document!<br />Enjoy the cake and celebrations.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617977766426840836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-70741090200757677112013-10-08T11:25:00.870-04:002013-10-08T11:25:00.870-04:00Thanks for the info on cake box sizes...I've n...Thanks for the info on cake box sizes...I've not paid attention at all. I have noticed ice cream cartons shrinking and clothes, too. Extra Large is not extra large anymore. Talk about frustrating. <br />I like that 5 senses idea for a birthday gift. Might have to steal it. I might just have to adopt some little soccer players and be their grandma for a season. Glad you are getting good driving weather. Enjoy Joann's.ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.com