I noticed when I shared my cupcake in the swamp a couple of days ago I neglected to share the closer up shots, so here we go. A nice sweet treat placed where an alligator could eat, lol.
It’s a nice small, two-bite, cupcake, one of the minis. It’s ok, I had a couple.
Things around our house have been rather chaotic of late and it feels like I’m always behind on my blog visits. I always make it eventually, just not as soon as I’d like. And this week is going to put me further behind I’m afraid.
Early Monday morning I’m heading down to Joplin to help my parents out for the week. My dad is having surgery on his back (I’m sure he’ll smack me for mentioning it so publicly), but I need to be there for a few days to help. They live in the country and their internet is frustratingly slow so even if I could find time to get on it would probably take me an hour to pull up my blog or anyone else’s, lol. So, I will not be on the internet until Saturday at the earliest. Please take care and know I’ll be around to visit as soon as I can.
Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign MckLinky. Don’t forget to visit each other. 
Evelyn said,
Hey Lisa
Best wishes to yr dad for a quick recovery.
The bright cupcake sure stands out. I like it – it’s so cheerful.
Take care, Evelyn
Tracey of These Nine Acres said,
Have a good and safe trip! I am having me a rough time keeping up too!
Teresa said,
Funny how different a cupcake can look out of context. Delicous I bet, hope your birthday was nice and good luck with your Dad. That is not a fun surgery and men can be a bit grumpy when they are uncomfortable. Nice of you to go help out.
Margaret Gosden said,
What an unusual still life! Yummy, too.
Good luck to your Dad – fingers crossed!
Ladynred said,
That looks yummy! and what a lucky alligator! lol
JohnMcDevitt said,
Delicious shots Lisa. They triggered memories of licking the bowl when my mom made cakes when I was a kid. Mmmmm.
I hear you re: behind in blog visits. I’ve been so busy out taking photos, watching soccer games, and then developing and scanning my photos that I’ve hardly had my computer (the one that connects to the net) on all weekend. I’ll catch up sooner or later. There are so many neat blogs to visit.
Vicki said,
Cute confections!
I’m sending good thoughts to you and your dad. I hope all goes well and that you have a great visit with your folks.
Jan said,
Thanks for “sharing” your cupcake. That’s all the calories I need. Good Luck to your Dad. We live in a great age, when they can take care of this sort of thing.
Freda said,
I hope my cupcake is in the mail… lol
Great shots!
Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA said,
Don’t even think about worrying about visiting blogs. I hope your Dad’s back surgery goes super well. Mine, almost 5 years ago, has given me a new lease on life. See you when things settle down.
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Jayne said,
Just discovered your site and Macro Monday. I like the cupcake photos. Hope the gators didn’t get a bite – too much sugar is bad for their teeth.
Hope all goes well with your Dad’s surgery and he makes a speedy recovery.
Tinas Photoblog, Sweden said,
Lovely colours in your cupcakes, it looks great against the nature around them. Well done!
Kala said,
Cupcake looks delicious. Sending good thoughts to your dad!
Jeanne of bermudabluez said,
Hope your Dad’s surgery goes well Lisa. Have a safe trip and we’ll all be here when you get back!
Gattina said,
I think this time you really deserve a few treats ! Hope it will not be too hard for you. That’s a pity with the internet connection, it would help you to get distracted a little.
Gena @ Thinking Aloud said,
Hi there – good liuck with your dad!!
Gena @ Thinking Aloud
Jientje said,
Your dad is more important at the moment. I hope he recovers fast. Sending good vibes!
Dances Of Dreams said,
Sweet treat for the eyes, Lisa. Hope everything goes well, and speedy recovery for your dad!
Kiki said,
Yay..how adorable..and sweet1 A lovely little beauty!
Kiki~
Kerri said,
YUM-O! That cupcake looks fabulous! And hope all goes well with your DAD!!!
EG Wow said,
I hope a;; goes well with your dad’s surgery! The cupcake idea is so clever.
http://eastgwillimburywow.blogspot.com/2010/04/soldier-beetle-macro-monday.html
Betty said,
Hope all goes well for your dad operation! Don´t worry about our blogs. Just start over, when you get back.
The cupcakes are just what I need right now…
Jay said,
Oh, that cupcake does look pretty! Not sure alligators eat them though, do they? LOL!
I hope your Dad’s surgery goes well.
Mojo,NC,USA said,
No apologies, please! Hope your dad makes a full and speedy recovery. And we’ll be here when you get back, no worries.
BK said,
Sweet treat macro indeed! I hope the alligator enjoyed their sweet treat too.
foto CHIP Sweden said,
Sorry – it didn’t work with the Linky system so I put my link here
I will try again later.
Temtating cupcake
Daniela said,
Hi, great shots : ) I´m trying to put my post up, but it wont work. Here is my link
http://danielasfoto.bloggsida.se/fotoutmaning-sondag/today´s-flower Hope you can help
kaye said,
love the closeup
shelle said,
Oh so that’s how you got those close ups, without getting eaten…tell ya those tiny cup cakes sure do have some weight to them
;)
shelle said,
I missed the bottom part til i saw the comments…i sure hope everything goes great for your Dad, horrible thing to have to go thru, my MIL had a terrible year with her back…no operation though. Take care!
Krista said,
What great shots! Don’t worry too much about getting behind… it happens to the best of us! ;o) I hope your dad’s surgery goes well!
Misty Dawn said,
YUMMY!!!
My HUBS is going to have to have surgery on his back soon too… he has a herniated disk which is pushing on a nerve
Jenners said,
Taunting me with cupcakes again!!!
Best of luck with your dad’s surgery!
Kila said,
Prayers that the week goes as well as it can!
dutchbaby said,
Your sweet swamp is swell!
chasity said,
what an unexpected place to find a cupcake.
very imaginative.
Snowcatcher said,
Best wishes to your father, and bless you for being available to help. Safe travels! Oh, and the cupcakes are adorable!
SandyCarlson said,
I hope your dad is OK. You are a good person, Lisa. I hope all is well.
Fun shot. Thank you.