Hills and Valleys

VolleyGirl's team won their sub-state match last night and are headed to state next Wednesday. The gym was packed with students, friends and faculty. Wow, for a change, we parents didn't have to do bear ALL the cheering! Hoarse today though....I was so excited.....I had a pom-pom to shake last night! This puts them in the top 8 teams in our state for their division.

Sadly, when I picked her up from school yesterday she was upset because one of her close friend's dad died suddenly yesterday of a heart attack and she had found out 7th period. I have been trying to find out arrangements today but I guess it's too early. She is learning how fragile life can be. Also, one of the top players ended up going to the ER by ambulance last night after the game where she stayed until after 4 in the morning. Vomiting, cramping.....they did an xray and ultrasound but diagnosed with a stomach virus. VG is freaking she will get it cause they are partners in warm-ups.

The Cake

I found a recipe for a fondant that did not require cooking. Made it two days ago. Rolled it out tonight three or four times then couldn't get it off the counter to put on the cake. Tried a big spatula, my rolling pin, all tore it up. Then I thought of a tube from a roll of wrapping paper and bingo! I was thrilled and so pleased with myself.

Used cocoa to dye some to make pieces of Apollo's food for the border. Dyed the yellow and blue with food coloring paste.

Painted with my food paste....some of it wasn't quite thin enough and frankly I was/am tired....it's almost 2:30 a.m. now but I am pleased. BigBoy watched the beginning of my 'sculpturing' and aided with the mouth a bit. It was his request to have 'Apollo' on there and specifically wanted a bulldog cake. Never seen a guy love a dog so much. He also so me begin the border but has long gone to bed. I have been wanting to try fondant for years. Now, pray nothing sags or slides off by morning. Nine hours, or was it ten of volleyball today, team tied for third. They are ranked third in state in our division, 3A!!!!! Reunion tomorrow, making potato salad in morning, cooked potatoes tonight.