1980

HP announced the release of its first personal computer
Walter Cronkite retired
Richard Pryor caught himself on fire
John Lennon was shot
The Empire Strikes Back was in theaters
Gas averaged $1.20 per gallon
CNN first launched on the air

And most importantly: Jess was born--Happy Birthday!!!!

Catch of the Day

New, quick and simple were what I was thinking when I decided to make these for a beach party we are hosting this weekend. I wanted to do something besides beachballs, sunshines, flip flops and starfish. Now I just have to come up with a cocktail to match!

Crab Feast

These are a nice cookie compliment to a crab feast Anna is hosting for friends. I made the "button cookies" to help break up the color of all that red. I'm happy with the way they turned out. As you can tell, I couldn't quite figure out how I'd platter them, I'll leave that up to Anna.

Say Yes to the Dress

Have you ever seen that show? It's one of those I sometimes watch and don't understand why I wasted an hour. Anyway, these remind me of that show, just without the annoying friends, realtives and bridezillas.

Thanks to Kim for your order, and to Laura for keeping me company during this decorating session.

Fourth of July Cookies

I was going for fireworks when I made these cookies. Some people have said they are tye dye stars. Either way, they work to celebrate the 4th of July. Thanks to Tatyana for ordering these cookies. They were FUN to make!

More Red, White and Blue

These seem to be the colors of late, and I can't imagine why :)

Laura ordered the sailboats just to have around as she and her family sail on the Chesapeake Bay. The flags are part of a 4th of July order...more to come.

Red, White and Blue

When I contacted Jenny (who lives in Long Island, NY) about winning our "Jimmie Cone" contest, I told her that I would send her 4th of July cookies. She said that would be wonderful, could I address the package to her son who would turn 6 on June 29th. So instead of the typical 4th cookies, I personalized these for his birthday. I just hope they make it without getting damaged. By the way, we don't ship cookies--she won our contest so we made an exception.

Also this week, thanks to Julie for baseball cookie order and donation.

A Good Cause

We got our first donations to our new cause--Operation Second Chance. You can read about them on the left column. Thanks to Rodecia for ordering this summer collection and to Kara for her yellow tulips order.

If you need cookies for the 4th, order soon!

You know you're from Damascus if...

you know what those multi-colored things are on your ice cream cone are called and where to get the best ice cream in town. Do you know? Be the first to comment telling what the things are called and where you get them and you win an assortment of summer cookies! Make sure you leave your e-mail address so I can contact you.

Last year the official cookie of summer was the flip flop. I think this is it this year. These are just so cute in the mini version. But not as good as the real thing at _______________, where I ask for vanilla with rainbow _________________.

Good Luck!

Sorry, Welcome Back, Thanks

First a HUGE SORRY, for all of the orders we've had to turn down recently. It's been a very busy few weeks, we hope everyone understands. Things are settling down now, so keep the orders coming. Remember, we need at least two weekends notice for most orders, but it doesn't hurt to check and see if we can get something done sooner.

Jess ordered these for Becky who is returning from maternity leave and for Wade to helped out while she was gone.

Raised in the Cages

Tonight we will be celebrating the accomplishments of the young men raised in the batting cages of Damascus High School.

I made these 18 bouquets to use as table centerpieces at the DHS baseball banquet. And yes, 18 lucky people will get to take one home!

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Need graduation cookies?

We must have graduation orders by the this Friday. Due to time constraints, we'll only be making DHS colors and hornets. We'll be happy to take other orders that can be delivered after June 11th.

Did you know that Damascus High School is the only school in the county that holds graduation at the school? Pray for good weather (June 4th), as Joan and I will be there. Things get complicated when it rains.