Laurel is always making something. Today, I feel compelled to share two of those things.
Laurel recently wrote a letter to Buddy (aka Cake Boss) after watching Next Great Baker a couple of weeks ago (my bad, I still need to get this letter in the mail). I asked her if I could post the letter and she said no, only the photo, but she did say I could share the gist of the letter. Which was to express her concern about potential discrimination against and elimination of contestant Heather, due to her pregnancy. I love that Laurel feels compelled to write letters, whether in support of ducks or pregnant people. And this picture will accompany the letter — Laurel is very into sketching cakes as you can tell. I think this is totally awesome.
This week I found myself rambling to Laurel about how much I love penguins. She immediately dove into her craft cabinet and started working on this incredible pop-up penguin family portrait. I love that we’re all holding ice cream cones. The note says: “Dear Mom, I know you love penguins so here is a card. I love you very much. Signed, Laurel.”
Oh. my. heart.
January 20th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I love my boys and they do sweet things now and again. One of them is even a snuggler, but “diving into the craft cabinet” makes me long for the daughter I never had.
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cynth Reply:
February 16th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
so true! my son is happy to make me paper light sabers and airplanes but it is just not the same…
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January 20th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
Home you got some room on the fridge. Or, with Laurel’s talent, you may want to dedicate an entire wall/room if you haven’t already
So sweet!
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January 20th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Love the cake but omg the Penguins! My dog, named Penguin, turned 14 yesterday. Our house is filled with penguins. You’d like it here!
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January 21st, 2012 at 7:21 am
It’s great that your daughter isn’t afraid to speak up or letter write. She’s also a great artist. Love the penguins
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January 23rd, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Dear Laurel, You are wicked awesome and talented. I know you never met me, but I really really like stormtroopers. My birthday is in July.
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February 4th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
What a beautiful cake!
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