The Duck Named Drake.....The Cake

Every second grader at my girls school gets to learn about a bird that lives naturally in Oregon. Last year Elorna did hers on some bird I've never heard of and quite honestly had no interest in learning about. But she did and she enjoyed the project! This year, I was very glad that Kaitlyn did her project on the Mallard Duck. She was very excited about it since Nana and Papa have mallards in their pond and we hear how they are doing weekly.
One day, Jack and I went to Joann's to find things to make her model of a mallard. We looks at foam balls, and fabric, ribbons and wires, and finally in our last pass around the store, came to the baking section. I saw a mold for a rubber ducky cake, very cute, and decided that was the way to go! Jack was a little hesitant, wanted me to ask the teacher if she was alright with it, but I assured him, she had stated it was completely up to the student.
Kaitlyn loved the idea, and really enjoyed making it. I helped a very little, it was mostly her. Her friend Cameron was impressed so much she just had to show her mom. Taryn (Her mom) Also was impressed. Way to go Kaitlyn!!!

Greasing up the pan! That was so gross!

Cake batter in!

Practicing her oral report!



Hot Duck!!!

It took two cake mix boxes for this little duck! He was heavy!

Having a blast!!!

Here she is at school today showing him off. He looked great, and all the kids wanted to eat him!