Kenzie's Mended heart Cake Pops

The Story behind these cake pops, with their pretty swirls and mended hearts, is by far much sweeter than the cake pops themselves.....for its the story of faith, love, friendship, family and healing.....its the story of Kenzie's Mended Heart.

A year ago February, my sweet friend Alicia gave birth to their second daughter Kenzie.  Unknown to them, to all, in fact, was that she was born with a life threatening heart condition.   Thankfully, the condition could be surgically repaired, but, the surgery could not take place until baby Kenzie was about 7 months old.

All you moms and dads out there can appreciate what the next few months (waiting) were like for my friend and her family.  In fact, I'm not sure that my friend Alicia slept much in those months.  During that time they were surrounded by a host of family and friends who fed them, loved them and most importantly prayed for them and for Kenzie.

In July of last year, Kenzie had her surgery at Vanderbilt, right here in Nashville.  It was a success!!  I wish I had her picture to post here.....she's now a chubby, precious 1 year old with adorable blonde curls and a completely infectious smile.  To celebrate, her family held a party to thank all the friends and family who stood by them during the past year.  I was honored to make a few (o.k. 100) cake pops for the event.  When Alicia contacted me, she said she pictured  "hearts with a band-aide".  I have to admit, I had my doubts about pulling it off....but I love how they turned out.  When I delivered them she said they were exactly as she had them pictured in her head......(you really couldn't have given me higher praise, my friend).