A year later......

Just to prove that Suzy Social Worker is still baking and social working......

Smiles,

Marci

Is it really almost July??

Happy Saturday Everyone.

It is almost July which means that summer is flying by....

Which makes me very sad.

I love summertime-

long days

cool nights

pool time

Comfest

sunshine

and so much more.  

Given my blogging history you likely won't see me again until fall.

Until then.

Enjoy!

Happy Summer everyone!

Smiles-

Marci

2015...... a month late.....

Just to prove to you that I am still alive....

and I did bake some in 2015....

Here are a few pics to prove it....

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Chocolate Cupcakes with Biscoff Buttercream...

A personal favorite...

There is no excuse for bad lighting...

except for when you live in Ohio

and it is dark at 3pm in the winter....

I think I like the real thing better.  

Don't believe me....

Check out this post.

Fun cookies with an inside joke...

Mini blueberry pies...

because...

blueberry PIE in a portable package.

Oatmeal chocolate chip bars...

because oatmeal is good for you..

therefore...

these are good for you.....

We are already well into 2016...

So I better get baking!

Smiles,

Marci

who is most definitely still alive...

and still baking....

Snowflake Cookies, ankles, and brand new babies.....

Whew....

The past few weeks have been crazy....

Good and Bad...

I became an auntie again to cutest little guy ever....

I adore him so much I am even posting a picture of myself..

on the internet...

the horror...

I have been getting over a cold...

one that was generously shared with me by a cutie pie....

Then I fell down the stairs a sprained my ankle..

My foot is literally bruised on both sides and on the bottom of my foot..

Have you ever seen bruises on the bottom of the foot before?

not pretty...

I did get to spend some time with the cutest twins ever.

I had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family.

I participated in my first swap with a fellow blogger- Jenny.

She sent me the sweetest package of goodies!

I did bake a few cookies but not nearly as many as I had hoped to.

I kept it simple with the sugar cookies I made and only made one kind.

I hope everyone is enjoying the new year.

Mine has been off to a rough start with my ankle

but- I am hopeful that things will turn around!

Smiles,

Marci

Baby Shower Cookies

I made some baby shower cookies for my sister in law....

who is expecting my newest nephew....

I told her to hold him in till after Thanksgiving at least...

Now, I think she is just taking it too far....

I can't wait to meet the newest Johnson. 

I am way behind on Holiday baking.... 

I don't even have my tree up yet.

But, everything will fall into place...

But first- Baby Raleigh needs to come!!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Marci

A little bit about me.... and Minnie Mouse Cookies

I decided to shake things up a little and share some fun facts about myself....

I am a Social Worker (gasp!)

I mean there is no surprise there right?

I love my job.  I really do.   I just have days where I need to remind myself that I do.

This week was filled with those days.  

I bake for fun.  

I love to bake and decorate cookies.

But, I also love to bake all kinds of sweets.

Decorated cookies take time, so it is fun to make other kinds of cookies

that are quick to make and just as tasty.  

I love to make cupcakes but really don't like to bake cakes....

riddle me that...

And fancy cakes.... not my thing.

Fondant- yuck!

I love all animals, but have two cats.

I drink coffee and tea.

I sometimes eat store bought cookies (gasp!)

I refuse to eat certain things like margarine and diet soda....

But think nothing of eating Cheetos.

I went to OSU (Ohio State University) for graduate school. 

So, I am a true Buckeye...

But, my true love is for Miami University (Love & Honor)

where I completed my undergraduate degree.

I went back there recently with some of Miami Girls and had so much fun!

I am the auntie to three adorable nephews.....

with a fourth on the way. 

They fill my heart with joy.

I will eat leftovers, but once I have eaten something two or three times..

I am done with that food for a while.  

Which means I tire of foods quickly. 

I may love something one day.... and not want it the next.

But- in a few months- I will love that food again.  

I hoard napkins.  They are everywhere.  In my desk drawer...

In my glove compartment of my car....

And....

Fun facts to be continued.....

Enjoy your weekend.

And enjoy Minnie Mouse cookies. 

Smiles, 

Marci

Halloween Cookies

Trick or Treat!

Give me something good to eat!!!

Like Cookies....

Happy Halloween Everyone!!!!

Smiles,

Marci

Miss me? Simple Cookies and a hello!

I bet you all have missed me.

Ha!

I have been busy making the most out of summer.

which means I haven't been baking much...

or decorating much..

Instead...

I have been swimming

sunbathing

napping

reading

lounging on patios

enjoying cool summer nights

chasing sunsets

eating.... smores, fresh pasta, summer fruit and anything else that catches my eye

chasing boys around the house

having water gun fights

and feeling content.

Content.

I felt no pressure to blog.  

Which is just the way I should feel.

I did decorate some simple cookies a few weeks ago...

and simply never shared them.

So here they are...

Inspired by some cookies I found on Pinterest.

Made by CaramelCookies

I still have a few more things I want to get done this summer.

So- If you don't hear from me..

Picture me out by the lake catching a sunset...

Enjoy the last few days of summer everyone!

Smiles,

Marci

Beach Boys.....

Beach Boys....

Two cuties.

One beach party.

plenty of water guns and water balloons...

Cake, cookies and snacks galore.

It was a perfect party!

I think my sister should be a party planner.

She throws amazing parties.

I want to get engaged or something..

just so she can throw me a party.

Maybe she will have one kicking 80th birthday party for me...

Here's to hoping I can do that inner tube course as well as I did this day...

Which was not impressive at all....

What is impressive...

This party!

If social work doesn't work out for me...

You will find me and my sister in Cleveland...

opening our party planning business...

It was a pretty humid day.  

But, it was perfect weather for swimsuits and water games.

Favor pails filled with summer goodies.

The cakes... 

There were two of them.  

Delicious.

My contribution.

Cookies.

I didn't even get to eat one.  

They were gone.

Gone. Gone.

It was a beautiful day.

One I hope my nephews remember.

I know I will.

Smiles, 

Marci

Aka- Aunt CiCi