Earlier this year I did a post announcing two more book signings for February.
One in San Francisco that I made it to and one in Minneapolis that I didn’t.
I got sick and had to cancel at the last minute. I wasn’t doing well as you know.
My transplanted kidney was failing and I had to unexpectedly start dialysis in March.
By June I was off dialysis because I received another kidney transplant thanks to the wonderful gift of life from my mom.
Now, it’s September. Several months later and I am doing great. Mom, too. Feeling worlds better and I’m so grateful.
Your kindness during those tough months still means so much to me. Thank you.
It’s been a crazy year, but next month on October 8th, I’ll be in Minnesota for the book signing I missed in February. Yay!
If you had planned on coming last time, I hope you can make it again. I would love to meet you guys, share cake pop stories and give you a big hug.
Coincidentally, I’m also going to be in San Francisco again later in October. My mom and I will be attending a charity event with my publisher benefitting the National Kidney Foundation that serves Northern California. Chronicle was kind enough to make a donation. I love those guys.
While I’m there, I’ll be doing a book signing at the Chronicle Headquarters store. Hope you can come by and say hi. There will be more hugs.
Here are the details for both.
MINNEAPOLIS
Saturday, October 8, 2011
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Williams-Sonoma – Edina Galleria Mall
3512 Galleria Williams-Sonoma #717
Edina, MN, 55435
SAN FRANCISCO
Friday, October 21, 2011
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Chronicle Books Corporate Headquarters
680 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
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I just wanted to let you know.
I also want to let you know that I made some really cute cake pops this weekend. I just need to finish the photos and pull the post together.
Want to take a guess what I made?
The first person to guess correctly will win a signed Cake Pops book.
One guess per comment please.
Here’s a hint: It’s a cartoon character.
If no one guesses correctly, I’ll do a random draw.
Deadline to leave your guess on this post is Monday, September 12 at 9 pm ET. Time’s Up. Cake Pop and Winner announced here.
Good Luck!
Bill from Schoolhouse Rock (?)
The Lion King! Can’t wait to see it in 3D!!
Kermit the Frog.
That Lion King thing sounds probable, what with the 3D release of it in the theaters and your previous official tie-ins to Disney. Specifically, I dunno… how about the hyenas? I used to know their names, but all I remember right now is Whoopie Goldberg, Billy Crystal and… um… Bob?
Seriously, smurfs? I know your blog is all about sunshine and light and stuff, but I can’t stand them, never could. Friends don’t let bloggy friends smurf.
olive oil??
stay well
cheers
catie
Lightning McQueen (of the Cars movies)
My guess is Nemo…..glad you’re feeling better
A Smurf! :)
Is it charlie brown?
So glad to hear you’re doing alright. God bless your mom.:) As for cartoon cake pops, I’m going to say Eeyore. Winnie the Pooh just came out, and I thought it would make a super cute cake pop.
Smurf/Smurfette ?
I guess Tigger! Tigger is bubbly and bouncy and you certainly fit the bill on both. Glad your feeling better
Snoopy & Charlie Brown!
Spongebob Squarepants!
My daughter LOVES him so much!
hmmm, I’ll guess winnie the Pooh.
Smurf?!?
I am so glad that you and your mom are doing great!
I have my autographed copy of your book already! thank you much for that! keep giving us new ideas!
I’m so glad you’re doing well, I wish you’d come to FL!
My guess is Kermit the frog! Cause life is good green!
Cars – McQueen
Spongebob Squarepants??
An American Flag?
panda from Kung-Fo Panda ;)
I see SpongeBob has been guessed, and that was what I was thinking (hoping) but I am going to go with something else instead, on the off chance that its something really out there..
SAILOR MOON (and the other sailor scouts) :D
I know I’m wring, but thats a cute idea right?
I think you did the Lion King Characters bc the new movie starts Friday **little girl squeel**
SO.EXCITED.CANNOT.WAIT!!!!
Max and Ruby!!
Smurfette-she’s adorable!! :)
My guess is Curious George! :)
a smurf, for the smurfs movie!
I’m guessing the smurfs :) They are all so cute!
Lion King
my guess is Snoopy!
I enjoy your blog a lot and I am from Buenos Aires. Argentina. My guess…. Betty Boop.
dennis the mennis?
Scooby-Doo!!!
Yosemite Sam
My little pony?
im going with papa smurf, i see others have guesed smurfs but i think you would do papa smurf :)
Futurama characters!
Phineas/Ferb?
I am glad to hear you are feeling better enough to travel. Hopefully one of these days I will be able to meet you, if you come close ;)
Fred Flintstone
lilo from lilo ans stitch
Spongebob squarepants
It’s either SpongeBob or Perry the Platypus.
Smufette
Tweety! (of Sylvester (cat) and Tweety (bird))
So glad you are feeling better.
I think the cake pop is the chameleon named Pascal from the Disney Movie, Tangled.
Tigger? Please say its Tigger!
smurf
Hopefully it’s Felix the Cat!
Peanuts – Charlie Brown & Snoopy
Rio Blu…..how fun.
Something from Disney would be logical….. but I am also thinking fallish/halloween ish…. I guess casper??? Phineas and Ferb would be super cool though
I think it is Charlie Brown.
Donald Duck? or Mickey?
MY GUESS IN THE RABBIT IN THE MOVIE HOP????????
It probably has something to do with a Disney picture. I always think of Betty Boop when I think of you (probably because you are so cute!) so that’s my guess!
The Cheshire Cat?
With the movie still out and all I had to say Smurfs! Thanks for the contest and I’m so glad you and your mom are doing well! Keep up the good work!
Boots the monkey from Dora the Explorer?
Smurfs!!
My guess is scooby doo. I love him.
Smurfette?
Mickey Mouse?
Little Einsteins?
is it dora the explorer? !!
Smurfs
Red Haired Monster from Bugs Bunny – Gossamer ? :D My fav!
The kittens from Aristocats?
Chicken Little?
smurfs!
The Smurfs?
hmmm… cartoon character really doesn’t narrow it down much… but i’m going to guess Spongebob Squarepants. :P
I’m thinking maybe smurfette since the smurfs movie just came out? Also, I’m so glad to hear your kidney transplant is doing well, your story is humbling and inspiring. I have a little home made food blog I created to help me enjoy cooking and creating and you have inspired me so much with it! Thank you for sharing your talents and life lessons with us all!
Joy
Betty Boop
mickey mouse
Definitely Kermit the Frog!
I missed you! My guess is Timone from the Lion King
hmm Simba, from the Lion king!
I don’t think you’ve done these (or that anyone has guessed them), so I’m going to guess the aliens from Toy Story.
Glad you and your mom are doing well!
You are doubly blessed…your mom gave you the gift of life not once, but twice! Happy to hear you’re “back on the road”. No guess….
i think you made a Smurf! I already have your book, but it would be a great gift for one of my nieces!! =) So glad you and your mom are doing well!!
Calvin and/or Hobbes
well…my first guess was smurfs too! lol
But I guess I’m going to go with The Lion King as it’s being released in 3D very soon!
Spongebob!
Snoopy!
Bart from the Simpsons?
popular guess-but smurfs
Glad to hear that both you and your mom are doing well!
Did you make Nemo pops?
On another note, it was the 45th anniversary of Star Trek – would love to see your take on trekkie pops! :-)
I would have to guess Wonder Women. I am glad you are doing better.
Gnomeo from the film Gnomeo & Juliet.
Miss Piggy!
smurfs!
Puss in Boots?
mighty mouse!
The first thing that popped into my head was Scooby Doo. :-) Can’t wait to see the pics! And VERY glad to hear you are feeling well!
how about Lala loopsy?
smurfette !
I know it is already guessed, but Spongebob? My kids are so addicted to Spongebob. I bet all these guesses are giving you future ideas! :-)
I have read a lot of “Lion King” related guesses, but I don’t think anyone mentioned Pumbaa, so that’s my guess! (Although, I as well as many others, initially thought Smurfs too)
My guess it Sully or Mike from Monsters, Inc!!
I’m glad you are feeling so much better!!!
And since all my guesses are taken I’ll go with …Sailor Moon. (Anime counts as cartoons right?)
Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates
GUMBALL from The Amazing World of Gumball?
My kids new favorite show, and if you haven’t seen it… It’s Funny! Fishhooks is another good one, but my guess is Gumball!
smurfs??????
Caspar the friendly ghost
Since Halloween is coming up, I’m gonna guess Snoopy and he gang ^_^
Mickey and/or Minnie Mouse!
my guess is the GA bulldog.
Minnie Mouse?
The ladybird from Ben and Hollys little kingdom!
My guess is a Smurf because of the new Smurfs movie!
VEGGIE TALES!
Was it Timon from the Lion King?
I’m going to guess Simba from Lion King! Glad to hear you are feeling better! God Bless!
marvin the martian??
Casper? For halloween
So glad you’re feeling up to touring again. That’s a great sign of recovery.
My guess is Sonic and his video game friends-. I have boys, can you tell?
The Blue Smurfs since the movie just came out!?!?
The Simpsons
Minnie Mouse
Sponge Bob?
Starwberry shortcake
Winnie The Pooh
Pappa Smurf & the gang!
pumbaa and timon from lion king?!
I’m going with a cartoon version of your mum as shes been awesome! :)
Smurfs!!
I know others have guessed it but how about a Smurf and Gargamel?!
Betty Boop!
Glad to hear you and your mother are doing so well! My guess for the cartoon cake pop is Stewie from Family Guy. If I’m wrong, I’ll be off to attempt them myself. :)
God bless! Way to go :) Love your site.
Smurfette and Papa Smurf..or it could be gargamile and azriele.
Fred Flintstone
Jake, from the Neverland pirates? Angie, we’re all so thrilled that you & your mom are doing well!
Angry Birds!
Nemo! :)
Betty Boop!
Charlie Brown!
Betty Boop!
smuffs!!
Spongebob :D
I guess Mufasa. So good to hear that you and your mom are doing well.
bugs bunny
Garfield?
Well, though there are a few guesses – i will still try my luck, it is Smurfs! They are the latest thing!
God bless you!
i’m gonna guess smurfette!
glad to hear you are doing well, and mom too!
SMURFS!! So glad you’re feeling better! We had cake pops at my sister’s baby shower this weekend. You’re an inspiration!
my guess is spongebob~
good to hear you are doing well!!
you should take a trip north- like way north to canada and do a book signing in calgary!
Barney? My three year old sure hopes so….
Oh, hurrah for feeling better! So glad that things are perkier and perkier on your end! We’re glad to have you back and posting photos of amazing treats :)
Guess? Please tell me that you made Swedish Chef cake pops!!!
I think it will be Simba..
So happy you’re feeling better!!
Scooby Doo…I see someone also guessed him, but that is the first thing that popped into my little mind. Glad you are feeling better. Been thinking of you.
I’m going to go with Betty Boop! So glad you’re doing well!
smurf
My guess is the Lion King since it is coming out soon.
Nice to hear that you are doing so well!
snoopy
I am guessing, Smurfs…
George Jettson
spongebob!
Spongebob?
Olive Oyl!
I don’t think I’m right, but oh how I would love it if it was Stewie from Family Guy.
I bet it’s lion king!!
Patrick Star ;-)
Smurfs!
My wife posed this question to me and she didn’t go with what I said, so here I am posting myself. I say Charlie Brown!
hmmm…
I’ll go with minions from “Despicable Me”! I watched the movie last weekend so it is freshest in my mind!
Oh, I’d LOVE to see a Marvin the Martian cake pop.
So glad you are both doing well!!
I’m going to guess that you made smurfs, but I am sure that’s already been guessed!
daffy duck!
Hmmm, I keep going back and forth between old school cartoons and this new wave of strange characters they have out now. So maybe I’ll go with Disney since they have a new release of the most beautiful designer princess dolls. Now which one? Though my fav. is Arora, most peole like Belle. So my guess is Belle.
Is it Calvin and Hobbes? Because that would be awesome.
So many good guesses already…throwing out a random one just in case! Maybe Scooby Doo?
The Smurfs!
I’m so glad you’re doing well! And your mom, too! What an incredible gift she’s given you! My guess is Tiger. He’s so adorable and bouncy and happy, kind of like I picture you might be. :)
Smurfs?
Donald Duck
i bet it’s angry birds! so popular right now.
Charlie brown
The Great Pumpkin from Charlie Brown.
oops..i didn’t post a CARTOON character..maybe Betty Boop?
perry the platypus
Eeyore
So glad you are feeling better!
Smurfette
Darn, my niece is getting married on Oct 8 so I’ll have to miss the Mpls book signing. I’m glad to hear you’re feeling well enough to continue your book signings though. Yeah!
As for your newest cake pops I’m going to guess Nala since they’re releasing Lion King 3D.
Papa Smurf.
Smurfette and papa smurf
pikachu
My guess is Bugs Bunny.
American flag
smurfs??
Tangled characters!
Twin towers?? Or something 9-11 related??
marvin martian
Something from The Lion King – Simba maybe?
So glad to hear you’re feeling better!
Woody Woodpecker!
Winnie the pooh?
Happy Face Uncle Sam?
Maybe it’s Pebbles Flintstone?
I wanted to say Popeye as well! :(