School and Yummy Stuff!

Ok, so I never expected to be so emotional as I dropped off my newborn, I mean my 11 year old, to middle school today. Our bus either never showed or came late. Whew...lots of emotions, but know he is so ready and he is in great hands. Walker loved the day and can't wait to go back tomorrow. William darted right in to 3rd grade with a grin and reported the day was fantastic except for the amount of homework assigned the first day. Better get used to it!

Cheered me up though, to get these photos today from my sister who made the hamburger cupcakes for my nephew... Elliott's birthday. I found the photos and directions on Flickr and had e-mailed them to her knowing she would certainly take on the task...and she did. Look how cute they turned out! Then later, William and I searched Flickr and found these cool Star Wars cupcakes! Talented folks out there...

And look at sweet Elliott celebrating in his new Kindergarten class! Happy Birthday E!

You have to let me brag for a minute...my sister is amazingly talented when it comes to food. That is certainly her art. She cannot paint and she has pretty crazy handwriting (sorry sis) but she will knock your socks off with any type of food preparation. Aleene has her own catering business in Georgetown, SC and started small but is known now for throwing lovely and large southern events. He catering company is called Puttin' On The Grits and she does no advertising...word of mouth has kept her VERY busy!

Don't these examples of her work make you want to throw a party or have a wedding?

How about this shrimp cocktail served in a martini glass? Hungry yet?

Sweet tooth anyone? Edible spoons with espresso mouse or something yummy like that.

I can make decent cakes and can paint with icing...made these for my girl's 5th birthday to match their invitation. But that's about it...she definitely took my mom and grandmother's cooking talent and took off! Want to see more of Aleene's yummy stuff...click here!

Here's to creative cooking, yummy stuff...and happy kids back at school!

xoxo,

C