Back to School Sweets

Daddy and Tage this summer in Oma's pool

Yes...it's that time of year again.

Summer ends and school starts.

I have really enjoyed having my boys home all summer this year. They are 6 and 9- and we have had a great few months! But reality of school starting is close..as we have meet the teacher this Friday! Yay! 1st and 4th grade begins a new adventure for us all :)

So with the start of school fast approaching- and me being a cheerful Mommy, always wanting the first of school to be exciting for my boys: I wanted share a post about a very talented friend who has found a great use of her already super artistic abilities. She is Erin Watson, of Erinlo Sew and So.

She and I met back in college and have remained in touch all these years.  Recently she started her own cake business. She also does murals, hooded towels and other items. She loves working with people to design one of a kind, creative products! But for now- let's focus on the cakes!

She makes fabulously decorated cakes ...lots of which I am about to show you.

wow- right

so sweet

I know oodles of little girls that would love this cake

Monster Awesome

one of my favorites

look at all of those green squares

simply stunning cakes

She rocks! Right??? She is based out of Orlando, Florida- so if you ever need a fantastic cake- please look her up: Erinlo Sew and So

So now to brag a bit about stuff she made for us :) Erin also makes cookies...the cutest ever...and she makes them for back to school! Perfect timing right!!!

variety of back to school cookies

So when she posted on Facebook that she was making a new batch for next week I jumped on it! Here are our cookies we had made for the boys, and a sweet little friend starting Kindergarten!

So cute - I can't stand it!

These will be going in the kids lunch boxes as a surprise on their first day. They will be so happy. Who doesn't love a special, giant cookie??? Thanks Erin!

She does other events too...

graduation

birthdays

favorite characters

teacher appreciation

I am constantly amazed at what lovely things she creates! So go check her out- and give her a like on Facebook! She is amazing- and if nothing else, you can be inspired by her designs and creativity!

It's bitter sweet starting school this year for me....but these cookies will certainly make it a little sweeter! 


Happy Back to School everyone!!! 

~Casey

Erin can also be found on Pinterest

Summer happenings!

Oma made this for me. I saw it on Etsy and she just looked at it and made it! Thanks Mom! I love it!

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We had my Mom...aka Oma...visiting for the last couple months- which was great...the boys LOVED having her here! We went swimming, to the beach, played outside and lots of board and card games.  Oma made brownies with Dain and made our favorite Dutch Tomato Soup whenever requested! We were all sad yesterday, as Oma flew back to California :( But we know Grandpa Skip is thrilled!

This was Tagey's 4th birthday. He had a Rayman cake...and his Oma and Lola loving on him!

Here is everyone rushing to get all of the pieces into the new Perfection game! So fun- we all jumped when the timer finished and the board went POP!

Ok- back to work now.  I've got art-o-mat blocks to paint...and a black and white Dragon I have to finish! This is what I have so far...lots to go, but I love the tail :)  I am going to try to be good and post at least once a week for the summer! Stay tuned!!!

...and for everyone that takes the time to read this blog...thank you! It's been a lot of fun posting pics about my work, and great food that my family enjoys...and I love reading comments from you all!

So- Thank You so much for reading about our lives! :)
~Casey