Schooled in Cupcakes...

  Most of July, into August now, has been VERY  busy for us here at the Jackson house. Also, I had a few minor technical difficulties, so now it's time to play catch up a bit with this blog. I'll start with a few fun shots of recent cupcakes - and try to fill in some gaps soonish.
  August 5th was "Teacher Dedication Sunday". We had already started school, but it was officially the Welcome back to school party at church. All the faculty and staff of the Lutheran school with my church attended worship at Trinity. We teachers sang a song during the service, and all teachers were recognized. Prayer partners were announced. After church, our usual snack hour was extended into a full luncheon. The congregation was asked to bring a side or dessert to share.
  While I also took my delicious cucumber salad, I wanted to take some fun cupcakes, too. After a little digging online (not my idea, but still executed nicely, I think), I narrowed down a few options for back-to-school cupcakes. Finally, I had Eric helping me hunt for the proper supplies. I looked online and found this idea, then tweaked it a bit to make it my own.
  Back to school cupcakes!

 Most of the "chalk boards" got A, B, C or 1, 2, 3s. 

 Then I got a little more creative:

 I even tried to add the Trinity logo with frosting.

 Some were in pairs, like "Welcome Back!"

 The green and blue background colors helped designate which cupcakes were vanilla and which ones were chocolate.

 The "chalk boards" are chocolate covered graham crackers.

 The piece of "chalk" is a white good 'n plenty candy. 

 Any school-ish words will work:

  I wondered if kids would even know what a black board is today. Some didn't, but, overall, the cupcakes were a hit! Again, I borrowed this fancy smanchy cupcake carrier. I really want/need one like it for myself! YOUR CHALLENGE: Take some time to thank a teacher this week. Remind a student that they are in your prayers this year. Here are all 36 cupcakes, packed and ready to go:

  May the Lord continue to bless the Trinity o'hana. May He strengthen the students and they learn and grow. May the Lord provide supportive parents for both students and teachers. May He bless us, the teachers and all staff, with diligence, patience, and innovation. In all that we do and say, may the Lord continue to be our main focus. To Him alone be the glory.