Tristen makes cupcakes...........

A simple way to entertain a child......well not so much, but enjoy it he did. I made the batter while Tristen and Gabby were playing with the play dough. He soon figured out what I was doing and was right there to help and advise. I managed to get the batter into the paper liners despite all the fingers in the way.



After that, and the cakes were in the oven, it was time for Tristen to help with the clean up. This he was very happy to do.







So the bowls were half way clean by then, and the cakes were out of the oven and cooling off.

So now while they cool we wash the dishes and he was really really happy to do that.







Then its frosting next.......that done its time to try the end product. This he did willingly enough and more than once.











He managed two before I realized that he was more interested in the frosting. He tried to pass the cake off to the poodles, they didnt care for it because it was lemon.



A fun afternoon for a small boy and little effort on my part because I used a mix (hehe) and ready made frosting.
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Festival of cakes............

The Festival of Cakes 2012. I was not able to go but my daughter went and took pictures for me. It looked as though there were some great entries again this year, and more too. The proceeds go to charity and last year was quite successful. Cousin Laura helps organize it. So we go an support best we can. They have local personalities that compete to decorate a cake and this year there was among other the Fire Chief, The National Cherry Queen, our TV news anchor and someone else who is a radio personality. I love the little sheep The chocolate and pink, awesome Its pretty amazing what can be done with fondant and frosting A close up Some are amazing in the details A selection of some of the others Imagination A white peacock? I think this one was buttercream. This one has an amazing tail. So far I have spotted 3 peacocks Another Peacock Holidays anyone? This one looks so eatable.....yummy Reina watching the Cherry Queen work on her cake. Reina and the Cherry Queen I just know that when the time comes Reina will be running for Cherry Queen. How can she not, her name means "queen" ............................................................................................. About Quota Founded in 1919, Quota International is an international service organization that links people of all ages, occupations and nationalities in a worldwide network of service and friendship.With a motto of “We Share”, Quotarians are especially known for their service to the deaf, hard of hearing, speech-impaired and disadvantaged women and children in our community. Serving and encouraging others, developing friendships, and promoting international understanding are values shared by all Quota members. Today’s membership includes both men and women in clubs in North America, South America, the South Pacific, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.