Jen Tells An Easter Story

Gather round, little Easter cakes, and I'll tell you a story.

"Is it a scary story?"

Yes.

"But I don't LIKE scawwy stowies."

TOUGH.

Oh, ok, ok. I'm sorry. Don't cry. Hey, you know what? It actually ISN'T a scary story, it's a happy, funny story. 

So Wilhelm, you can stop holding your breath now:

[PHEEEW!]

Ok, here we go. 

Once upon a time - a really FUNNY, HAPPY time - a group of bunny rabbits found a field filled with the most enormous carrots.

"Did one of the rabbits have all his legs sprouting from his chest upside down and backwards, too?

 Yeah, sure.

"Yay! Harold's in the story!"

 Yes, yes, it's wonderful. 

Shaddup. 

 Ok. So. Suddenly, the giant carrots in the field rose up and ATE ALL THE BUNNIES.

And the bunnies were all, "AAA! We're being eaten by giant carrots!"

[pause]

 "Uh, that doesn't seem very happy OR funny...."

 Well, the rabbits thought it was very funny to be eaten.

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Now why are YOU guys crying?

[sniffling] "You said this was a GOOD story."

 It is! I just haven't gotten to the best part yet! See, next a bunch of little chickens came along and found these ENORMOUS chocolate chip cookies lying around. And then the FUNNIEST thing ever happened. Haha! Can you guess? Well, can you?

You know what, never mind. It's nap time. THE END.

Thanks to Caroline V., Allison N., Rachael J., Adash, Brian & Courtney, KJ, Robin G., Carrie M., Anne B., Su M., Twist, & Larissa B. for helping show why I'm such a terrible babysitter.

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P.S. I'm told this is ALSO a happy funny story. Or at least funny.

Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting The Perfect Funeral

Also it's not so much a story as a guideline. But still. Funny.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets Flutters On By

John's favorite animal is the butterfly, so after I made him a rockin' rainbow butterfly wreath I thought I'd look for some sweet cakes, too. In fact, this one's like his new wreath in cake form:

(By Martha Stewart)

Mmm, rainbow goodness. I love they they're all different sizes and styles.

Vintage illustration style pretties:

(By Gateaux Inc.)

And one giant pretty:

(By The Hobby Baker)

Here's a delicious Art Deco vibe:

(By Cinzia D'Adamo Cakes)

Look how the gold scroll-work bridges the tiers! So cool.

I'm completely smitten with this flying frames design:

(By Sprinkle Bakes)

COMPLETELY. Such a fun idea!

And this one has a gothic elegance to it:

(By Torty VIZ)

Those little red hearts add just the right touch.

Some of my favorite colors happening here:

(By The Chocolate Strawberry)

I like how the branches form a frame. So sweet!

Ooh, now here's some advanced cakey architecture:

(By The Cake Studio of Ocean City)

Flower topiary! It *does* have butterflies, but I'll admit I'm mostly loving those white poppies - which probably aren't even poppies, because I'm bad with flower names. Still. SO PRETTY.

Allow me to make up for the less-than-overwhelming number of butterflies on that last one with this:

(By Tortentante)

Butterfly overload! And they're making a heart! Ah!

K, one last rainbow pretty for you:

(By McGreevy Cakes)

They're even flying right off the cake! And look - the rainbow rain has dripped on to the cake stand.
So cute.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

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Here's the 84-pc butterfly set I used to make John's wreath, I think you crafters are gonna love them:

(3D Butterfly Wall Magnet Set)

They're double-sided and come with both magnets and stickers. Definitely browse the projects in the reviews, there are so many pretty ideas!

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And check out the post here on my other blog, Epbot: