[jeri]

My husband is pretty patient with my cake stuff... he never sees my bills so I am lucky there! And when the boxes arrive... he has no idea how many dollars can be in one small box! I am foutunate enough that I make enough off my cakes to cover the cost of them all plus all my extra goodies that I want. The cake I did last weekend would have been around $450 but I only charged them $100 since she has been a close friend forever and I work with him at school. I don't always give those discounts but they are a sweet couple and that was my wedding gift to them. The cost of the cake was covered and everyone was thrilled.

When he complains is about my other summer hobby... my yard & garden! oooooo.... there are thousands of dollars out there... but over the years I have figured out which plants return each year and the only thing I plant that does not return is my petunia pots. I love the color. I can walk out onto my patio in the evening or early morning and the scent from the roses is intoxicating. I love my flowers too!!! We have this 1/2 acre yard that is a ton of work but we sure get lots of compliments.... hubby HATES yardwork so he grumbles a ton!!!
Here are some pix of my back patio, and front yard. They aren't real great the sun was not in the best spot but gives you an idea of my loves!!!