Seriously folks. I'm going to have to ask that you sit down for this one. Today's Cupcake Kids events (yes, there were many) in support of SixtyFeet.org went beyond what any of us even dared hope for or, sad but true, even pray for.

There were a total of 5 Cupcake Kids events today in 2 different states. Yes, the event in Colorado was hailed out, even though I thought folk in Colorado ate hail for breakfast. Regardless, that event is postponed temporarily. We have totals from 3 out of the 4 events today and it's getting late, so we'll post the grand total tomorrow. Of the 3 events here in Georgia - 2 in Atlanta, 1 in Marietta, we raised a total of $7,700 and the number is still growing and doesn't include one of the Marietta sales. Some of the leftover cakes have been shipped off to Sunday afternoon soccer games with more being baked as we speak to create yet another Cupcake Kids event tomorrow, so we'll just see where we end up after tomorrow. But that's not bad for one day.

Hey, I told you to sit down remember. Ok, while that number is sinking in a bit, here's some photos.

"Cupcakes! Lemonade!" You can hear it, can't you?

Almost too cute to eat... almost.

That's some good marketing in Spring Lake

What helpful counter staff

Cupcake Kids: The Next Generation

We are a little bit speechless right now actually. I've never heard of a bake sale with call-in orders until today. We are incredibly grateful to all of you that showed up this morning for Cupcake Kids and especially those of you that bought $25 cups of lemonade. All told, the kids brought in $260. And after the parent's matching donation that's $520. That's pretty amazing if you ask me. It's like what I imagine a post-apocalypse bake sale would be like - people spending $20 on a cookie because they haven't had sugar in 8 months.

I arrived late on the Crazy Bike and learned that the kids had decided to send the money with me and Michael when we go to Uganda later this month so that we can meet some immediate needs as they come to our attention while we are there. They are very excited about the turnout and response and have decided to do more of them in the weeks to come. Stay tuned for the announcement of the next location and date. And now, the photos. Thanks to Joy and Davis for taking such good shots of the event and sharing their pics with me.

OK customers, come and get it.

Salesforce is motivated

That's good service right there

Woohoo, we met our sales quotas

Here you go Sir, would you like some cash with that?

Our kids have decided to get into the act. They wanted to have some money to give away and our oldest suggested selling cupcakes and lemonade at the park down the street, and even came up with the clever title Cupcake Kids. I'm sure you're reading this thinking "No. It has to be 'Kupcake Kids'." Well, sorry, I grew up too close to Pigeon Forge and can't bring myself to hillbilly this up too much.

The park, it turns out, is run by the city and they don't take too kindly to selling stuff there, even something cute and tasty. So, tomorrow morning along with the children of our friends the Harty and Mitchell families, ours will be selling cupcakes, cookies and cups of lemonade in the Harty's neighborhood (off North Druid Hills near the Brookhaven Marta stop).

The agreement is that any money they earn, we will match. Then each child can decide where they want their money to go. Our oldest has chosen a lofty goal of a goat and two chicks from World Vision.

The Cupcake Kids

Baker Baby

Who could resist?