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This is what you do. You close the store, and live the life you have left. Nothing is more important. Our life has been changed, and we are going to make the most and best out of what we have. The store is officially closed and listed through Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate. We have one last gift of donation to the Opera House on New Year's which we will fulfill, and we also we be attending their event that evening. So thank you to everyone that cared and became part of our journey. We had some great young ladies that worked for us and became part of our family. We met some wonderful people along the way. What we leave behind are the memories and cherished ones, but we will make more in the days to come. and those will be the best of all. So pray for us on our journey, and we will continue on for as long as we can just being together. We are extremely sad to end it this way...

Results of Pet Scan

Bill's cancer has spread throughout his bloodstream. There are multiple tumors in the torso region and the outcome is very grim. There is a one in two chance that with repeat Chemotherapy it will buy some extra time, so Bill has chosen that path. It is with great sadness that it has so rapidly multiplied, we didn't expect it in this magnitude. We are going to try to hang on to the hope that intervention can change or slow the course of the disease. What do you do when the greatest love you have for someone can't make it better? More news to come...

Back to the North Pole

Thank you Santa for taking the time out of your busy schedule.

A long journey home!

A Sweet Surprise & Gigi's picture with Santa

The kindness of a child! Julia and her brother come into Gigi's to smile for a token (gumball) often, and today she made me a beautiful necklace and a lovely card for Bill. What a sweet surprise...

Even the littlest dog (Gigi) was a bit unsure, but Santa loves everyone even little dogs...

Santa

A little unsure, but was fine after Santa gave her a Candy Cane!

The helpers are here...

Our little Reindeer Chanel...

PetScan

Today we have another Pet Scan and it takes about a week to get the news. Just in time for Christmas. Santa will be here on Saturday and I am going to make sure we ask for the greatest gift of no bad news. :( We have some pretty great doctors and they have made great strides with Cancer these days. Hope is our best advocate!

Neibaum Coppola Wedding

This was a very nice wedding...

Update on Bill

Each day comes with something new. We are waiting to get the call for the Pet Scan, and a little apprehensive as to what it will show. He seems to be losing weight again, but is eating fairly well considering the obsticles he faces trying to swallow. He is having some moderate to severe back pain these days, but keeps going. He is always here, constantly cleaning, mopping, sweeping, fixing, etc... At times though, he does make frosting for me and shows the Grandkids the rewards to licking it off the beater~ yummo!

Sisters at the Restaurant

Christmas Decor

A pink tree of course!

first day of church

Abagail and Mommy (Carissa) dressed up for her first day of church. Father "Michael Hurley" Blessed Baby Abagail after Mass today...

Christmas Party 2009

My three little grand-girls

Madison, Mackenzie & Baby Abagail...

Auntie Amanda

Auntie Amanda (and new grandbaby to be) helped Grammy make cupcakes during her visit from Illinois... It was a wonderful visit and we look forward to seeing our newest Granddaughter very soon!

Christmas Party

Every year Bill and I get invited to Mr. Rippey's Annual Christmas Party. They go way back, he is a wonderful person that Bill admires very much. So, tonight we dance! This picture was taken a few years back, things have changed with Bill since then as you all know. :(


My Christmas wish this year is to have another dance in 2010 with my Fireman...

baby girl shower

Always have to have pink for the little girls...

A Skeleton Baby Shower

Sometimes you just say ok~ Everyone has their own individuality...

Baby Shower Cupcakes

These were an experiment for one of my Daughter's that is pregnant.

Santa is on his way!

Santa will be here on Saturday, December the 19th~ Please stop by and see him. He is looking forward to your Christmas wishes, hugs and kisses for all the kiddies small and big. Santa's visit starts at 12 noon and ends at 4 p.m.. He will have to be on his way back to the North Pole, lots of Pre-Christmas orders to fill. So make sure you tell him what you want. Helpers will be passing out mini cupcakes for you to enjoy. Merry Christmas, and hope to see you here.

individual wedding cupcake favors

Your own personal cupcake love...

and simple weddings

The classic Black & White

and more weddings

weddings, wedddings, I do, I do, and they did... :)

more weddings

Lots and lots of weddings...

Wedding Pictures

Let's talk about weddings. We have done a few! Big & small, Wineries, Golf Courses and Private Affairs, we love the creative ideas people have for their special day...

Bill's health update

Bill's recent surgery showed that the cancer has spread. They found a mass in the chest cavity that proved to be malignant. We are waiting for a Pet Scan in December, based on the newest findings they will provide a clinical round of chemotherapy to the lungs or liver once the cancer develops a further mass. Right now we wait. :( He does pretty good though, excluding the fifty pounds he has lost, he can still do the work of ten men. We decided to use this blog to update his health, after all this is the reason we continue on... This store was built with love for a future, even though we were unclear of the time allowed, one day it will be my solace. Bill helps me every day as much as possible. He battles constant fatigue and severe muscle spasms. He has some swallowing issues, but we have learned what goes down and what doesn't. A hospital bed helps his angle of sleep be more comfortable, since he can no longer lay flat. Cancer isn't the real pain, it is the truth that comes with it~ Don't kid yourself, there are days that make it so unbearable, the only thing you can do is go forward, and love with all your heart and soul. So here we are, and yes we are a Mom & Pop, and proud of it. Look at our beautiful family! We've both had our careers and as you all know Bill was a Vallejo Firefighter for thirty-one years and a Captain the last eight. This cupcake store is my gift, built on a dream...

Abagail Catherine Talmadge

Our newest edition to the growing group of grandchildren. Born on November 12th, Abagail weighed 5lbs 14oz and was 18inches long. She is home now with Mom (Carissa), Dad (Matthew), and sisters Mackenzie & Madison... What a precious little girl!

Grandkids had fun dressing up!

Pink Princess Mackenzie!

Pink Poodle Madison!

Another Surprise

A new baby on the way! Brandon & Brooke are expecting their newest edition to the family in June. That makes 9 grandchildren for Bill & I, yippee!

Bill's Trip to New Mexico

Bill was happy to be able to make the trip to see his son...

It was great for Poppy to visit with the grandchildren. Makayla & Bo are growing up fast!