Duluth Bridal Expo

Today Peter and I took the Sweet Event candy buffets and cupcake vending machine to the bridal expo here in Duluth.

This is the first time we've debuted both services to a massive audience here in the Twin Ports. Both services went over very well with the brides we met. 

For the candy buffets, many brides said they had wanted a candy buffet at their wedding, but didn't know we existed, so they were attempting to pull one together themselves. They soon realized it was a large undertaking, and were grateful to find our service.

"WHAT. IS. THIS!?" Was a very typical question we heard upon someone walking up to the cupcake vending machine. They laughed, they yelled, they had their pictures taken with it. 

We had two definite hits on our hands today. It was fun to meet so many new people, and also work together. We do make a fantastic team.

My mom and dad graciously spent the better part of the day today with Clara and Logan so I could help with the show. We had a lot of fun working together and being there together to see two of our dreams, years in the making finally take shape and see the public's reaction to them.

As always, we are so thankful to God for the provisions, ideas, and opportunities He has presented to our business. When we first started our vending business 4 years ago this month, we had a lot of big dreams for this business and the implications for our family life. We didn't know how we would get there, but God did. Today is potentially a big turning point for our business, and we are humbled and thankful for the possibilities it holds!

The Cupcake Vending Machine Debut!

Today was a big day for our little business. Today we debuted our cupcake vending machine to the world. Peter took the machine and the candy buffet to a small wedding workshop hosted by his brother's DJ company, Diamond MC Entertainment.

It was a good test run to see how it looked and functioned. Peter said the machine had positive feedback, and we are looking forward to the big wedding expo in Duluth next Saturday. 

This was a lot of hard work and planning come to fruition. We are so excited and we are looking forward to offering this service to the Northland!

Becoming a Northlander

We haven't been to Northland College in Ashland since Logan learned to walk. He was all too thrilled to explore on his own, which was fine because the students are on the winter break. So we had the place to ourselves while Peter filled the machines.

It's been cold here. Really cold. Needless to say, the grand playground experiences we have had in Ashland while Peter's servicing the college are not happening. 

Since he was only a few months old last winter, Logan is just now learning the joys and experiences of living in a climate colder than Mars.

For example, sometimes playing  outside is really playing inside the Ashland Wal-Mart.

Or, you know, sometimes your nose freezes shut, your eyes freeze open, your car won't start, and even when it does, it feels like you're driving a frozen block that may break at any moment.

Luckily, the kids haven't had to start or drive a car yet this winter. 

And culturally, Logan is extremely excited about our love in the Northland to display  our hunted animals on our walls. I snapped this shot of Logan after he discovered one of Northland College's trophies: 

 

Yes indeed. He's becoming quite the little Northlander. 

On another note, despite the freezing temps, we aren't a bunch of ninnies! We are debuting our cupcake vending machine at the wedding workshop at the Rex from 2-4 PM. Check it out! Pics to come!