Blue & Gold Banquet cake

There is a father/son cake {or mother/son cake in our case} contest for the Blue & Gold Banquet for cub scouts each year. This is our second year of doing this.

The campfire cake is what struck his fancy. I think he had the most fun crushing the candies for the flames. I had the most fun striking matches and roasting each marshmallow for him to place around the cake. :)

cinnamon rolls

During one of the snow days I had a need to bake. 

It's a thing, for me, at least. When it rains or snows I like love to have a clean home that smells delicious. And snow days, particularly, need baked goods.

I simply adore these cinnamon rolls! I bought the Farm Chicks cookbook specifically for the cinnamon roll recipe. Yum!

Truthfully I only wanted one. I knew the children would enjoy having some, too. 

And, I was right! :)

Homemade cinnamon rolls topped with homemade cream cheese frosting is so delish! 

Wowza! 

Seriously, you should go buy the cookbook and start making these ASAP! p.s. This is not a sponsored post. I wanted to give you the delightful opportunity of making and devouring these scrumptious rolls. Mmm Mmm Mmm

Her new apron

Miss K grew out of her apron and needed a new one. It had to be full length to provide enough coverage for activities from helping me knead dough to watercolor painting. I used pink twill ribbon for the ties and made the side ties long enough to wrap around her and be tied in the front. 

I made this right before Thanksgiving… last year. Yep. But, it's ok. It still fits her and she wore it again today while watercolor painting. 

She is sugar and spice, for sure!

other crafting

My summer was filled all kinds of crafting. From lots of baking, embroidery, jam making, gardening, and quilt making. Never a dull moment here. I'm also thrilled to announce that I'm able to swap my homemade loaves of bread for my friend's fresh chicken eggs. How awesome it is to barter. And to barter these specific services/goods. Yum!