Inspired by Peggy

I started collecting books after I enrolled in a cake decorating class late last year. Two of my favorite cake decorating books were written by Peggy Porschen. A little bit expensive but so worth it! 

To date, I have created two cakes inspired by her designs.

Valentine's Heart

My Valentine Cake (Feb 2012) Surprise for hubby

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Vertical lines using royal icing and flowers made with gumpaste)

The next one is a combination of Peggy's White Spring Posies and very nice creations from The Designer Cake Company.

I made this green and pink cake for a good friend's birthday last month.

Moist Chocolate Cake covered with fondant topped with ribbon roses

I used a fondant extruder for the green stems

My cakes may not be as nice as theirs but they're not so bad for an amateur. Practice makes perfect and I intend to do some more hopefully when I have the chance.

Amazing Teacher Cynch!

I have high respect for educators because my own mother served for more than 30 years as a teacher.  I have seen how she dedicated herself to us her children and all her students.  I have met so many teachers these past years and I can say they are God's precious gifts to everybody especially those who would like to learn. See related post here.

One of the teachers I admire is Matt's class adviser.  She's also his Science, Math, Social Studies and Filipino subject teacher.  I think she can teach anything and everything under the sun! 

Presenting, the very talented, the one and only Teacher Cynthia Manlulu a.k.a. Teacher Cynch. Her transformations are amazing!  Even her co-teachers do not know what to expect whenever she changes "character." Her creativity is endless and she makes learning entertaining and lots of fun for the kids.

Mother Nature (Nutrition month)

Inang Bayan (Buwan ng Wika)

Ms. Global (United Nations)

Super V (Valentine celebration)

Ms. Sunshine (Outdoor fun)

Ms. Girl Scout (Summer activities)

Master Chef

Farmer Jack

See how amazing she is!  We all look forward to many more transformations in the coming months.

On a personal note, thank you Teacher Cynch for your endless patience and understanding for Matt. You and all the teachers from Optimal Academy are angels here on earth. God bless you all!

Busy as a Bee

I always plan of blogging again but I just can't find the time and energy to sit and write a post. I've been so busy since the school year started last month. 

Thank God I found time today, classes are suspended because of Typhoon Gener. So here's my first post for the month of July.

MATT 

My Grade 7

It's a challenging year for Matt since this will be the first time he is on his own without a shadow teacher. He is determined that he will do his best to be independent and to do things by himself.  He's always happy and excited to go to school. He patiently and diligently accomplishes whatever task is assigned to him. So proud of you, Kuya!

Enjoying their outdoor PE

I'm happier whenever Matt is happy!

He continues to enjoy being with his teachers and classmates. Although, there was a time he mentioned to me that he's sad because he misses his best friend Kyle who already transferred to another school.   But he's also happy that he found a new best friend, Cyril.

BELLE

My Grade 1

Belle is such a model student.  She wakes up early without complaining and looks forward going to school everyday.  We just had our PTC with her class adviser last week and I'm very pleased with her feedback.  My little girl has a positive attitude towards her work, a very obedient child and shows leadership among her peers. She's able to adjust easily to the new environment and new set of classmates.  She's in school by 7:20am and finishes at 3:10pm.  Her energy is still high by the time I pick her up and she still finds time to play with Kuya Matt and study spelling at home.

During the Parent's Orientation

She's back in ballet and looking forward to her 3rd recital in December

I still enjoy baking every now and then but I will drop everything just to be available for these two beautiful kids!