Where Everybody Knows Your Name...

I have a confession. I LOVE ice cream. There, I've said it.
Sadly, I have come to realize that this may not be a good thing. Not only for the fat and calories but also because of the easy accessability. The building where I work is connected to a food court and what does every food court have? Yes, that's right, a McDonald's, where hot fudge sundaes with peanuts are offered for $1.08, including tax. I know, I'm pathetic.
You know you have frequented a certain McDonald's one too many times when they don't even ask your name when you order anymore. Granted, they didn't remember my correct name, thank heavens, because when I ordered they put my name down as "Dominic". Do I look like a "Dominic?" The first time this happened to me I was in shock! Notice that I said first? This has happened a few times now. How embarassing that a fast food restaurant practically has your order ready for you when they see you coming down the escalator? Ok, maybe it's not that bad but that's still pretty embarassing.
Oh well, I won't let that get me down. I have to have my sometimes tri-weekly fix... let's face it, these things are delicious!

Primary Quotes

I teach the CTR 5 in our ward and I am convinced that I have the best calling! The kids in the primary are so cute and so teachable. Some of my favorite quotes so far...

Lesson: Joseph Smith at age 14 and his experience in the Sacred Grove.
CTR 5 boy: (wide eyes) "You mean it's true?!"
Me: "Of course it's true!"
CTR 5 boy: "You mean it really happened?!"
Me: "Yes, it really happened!"
CTR 5 boy: "Wow!"

Sharing Time: Each class received a scripture reference and had to pick the picture on the board of who in the scripture was speaking (i.e. Joseph Smith, Nephi, etc.) and tell of whom they were speaking of. After each class chose a picture a cute CTR 4 boy went to the front of the room to tell what all of the scriptures had in common.
CTR 4 Boy: (with the same or more conviction than any Apostle) "I Testify that each of these men were testifying of Jesus Christ"... it was enough to melt anyone's heart. (Remember, this kid is only 4!) He's going to make a great missionary one day!

A New Hobby

Over the past month my cousin Cindy and I have been taking a cake decorating class. We love it! We just finished with Course 1 and believe it or not... we passed! Hurray! We learned how to make flowers, leaves and a whole lot of other designs.

This is my first attempt at decorating a cake. We were supposed to transfer a pattern onto the cake and decorate from there but I was unsure of what I wanted to do and class time was running out. So I just made the Carlson "C" and called it good.

This is my attempt at cupcakes. I may have gotten a little carried away on the flowers (we had just learned how to make them and they were so easy and fun). The best looking cupcake is the yin yang that Dave created himself at home, while he was helping me frost them.

This was my final cake of Course 1. We learned how to make roses and they are so darn fun! I could have made them all night!

Course 2 starts tomorrow! I can't wait to learn how to make a basket weave cake!