School's Out For Summer!

Miss E's day care, or what she calls English school had an end of year celebration yesterday. It was so much fun. I love seeing all the kids that are really like family to Miss E. They all get along so well and look out for each other. We are so blessed with our day care family.

The kids and teachers love chocolate so I made a couple dozen large and mini cupcakes for the celebration. The chocolate iced mini cupcakes had a mishap in the morning and I had no time to redecorate them so I covered up the mess with a flowers that were left over from the wedding cake I made. At least Willow, the kitten, hadn't eaten them up over night. Fortunately she can't jump on the counters, yet. However, I did catch licking the icing. Even Mr. T and Miss E know better and wait for an offer to lick a spoon, beater or bowl!

The day care had a fabulous woman who did a magic show and face painting. I think I might have to hire her for Miss E's birthday party!

Bat Girl!

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