My dear sweet adorable hottie husband, Chad—you are my rock. Thank you. Thank you for everything you do and are. I love you!
Colton, Parker, Audrey, Eddie, and Olivia, my precious children—you’re my inspiration and joy. I love you tremendously! Remind Mommy of that next time you cut your sister’s hair.
Cassie Jones—thanks for your help in translating these cakes onto the page. I could not appreciate you more! You and Kara Zauberman are wonderful! And thank you to the rest of the terrific team at William Morrow/HarperCollins: Liate Stehlik, Lynn Grady, Jennifer Hart, Megan Swartz, Ashley Marudas, Joyce Wong, Keonaona Peterson, Lorie Pagnozzi, and Karen Lumley.
Alison Fargis—you were my champion, even when I didn’t deserve it. You do your job amazingly well, and I’ve loved getting to know you these past years. Stonesong rules!
Susan Powers—your talent is an inspiration: photographer, food stylist, and prop stylist all in one. Thank you for being a part of this, and thank you for your support. I look forward to always learning from you!
Kara Carlson and Londa Crigger—thank you! The input you provided in recipes has been priceless to me! You were brutally honest and thoughtfully supportive. I am grateful!
Ree Drummond—although you’re far too humble to admit it, I know that without you none of this would have come to fruition. Thank you.
To the wonderful bloggers whom I look up to and am lucky enough to call friends: Cheryl Sousan, Kristen Doyle, Rose Atwater, Alice Currah, Julie Ruble, Grace Langlois, Carla and Matt Walker, Amy Atlas, Robyn Stone, Amy Johnson, Brenda Score, Shaina Olmanson, Stephanie Meyer, Naomi Robinson, Jenny Flake, Jen Shall, Heather Cristo, Susan Eaton, Amber Bracegirdle, Jamie Lothridge, Rachel Matthews, Rachel Currier, Amy Locurto, Amy Huntley, Shanna Schad, Carolyn Ketchum, Renee Goerger, Monique Volz, Lori Lange, Toni Dash, Erin Dee, Jaden Hair, Marla Meredith, Stephanie Alexander, Michael Lewicki, Susan Salzman, Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, Rachel Gurk, Courtney Lopez, Debi Dellicarpini, Dawn Finicane, Sally McKenney, Maria Lichty, Julie Deily, Cassie Laemmli, Katrina Bahl, Bree Hester, Sylvie Shirazi, Melissa Lanz, Amy Clark, Amy Bellgardt, Sweet Paul(s), Betsy Eves, Sarah De Heer, Melissa Diamond, Deborah Stauch, Tara Kuczykowski, and so many more! Thank you!
To all the faithful, loyal, and beyond supportive blog readers—I adore you. We have grown together and you have made me a better blogger! You are kind, encouraging, honest, and motivating. I look forward to getting to know you better and hopefully meeting you in person!
Dan and Deb McGinty (Dad and Mom)—thank you for offering to buy 100 copies so that at least 101 would be sold. You’re my biggest cheerleaders! Dad, thanks for trying so hard to “get” the cakes!
Angie, Inga, and Kurt Fraser—thanks for letting me sit at Mom’s table and go on and on about cake, and for sharing so many ideas. You are so supportive and sweet! I love you all and am so thankful for you!
Kirk and Shara Anderson—your support strengthened me. Your prayers mean so much. Your friendship has been invaluable. Thank you for being a constant source of Love and Truth.
Kim Schieches—thank you for being my biggest cheerleader. I am so grateful for your friendship. You are smart and funny and a beautiful person!
The fabulous folks at KitchenAid—the beautiful commercial mixer was put to the test. I made more than fifty cakes in thirty days and it never faltered! The team at KitchenAid has been great to work with, and I appreciate all the support!
To Grace, Cara, Michelle, Rob, and the rest of the Craftsy crew. I adore you and am in awe of you. Your talent and kindness are second to none! I learned more from you in three days than I ever knew possible.
To the outstanding team at Betty Crocker. You have been so wonderful to work with! Thank you for believing in me!