Awesome Elliot Scores Sixteen

 

When tiny, preemie Elliot was born and Papa O saw his pictures from the NICU, he described Elliot as awesome.  When he was a toddler I called  him my "Little Buddy."  Now he's sixteen and taller than me.

Since he spends most of his time on the field or on the ice, the theme for his cookies was an obvious choice.  

 

Elliot  has a large fan base and it is always fun to watch his games with family!  From a young age he would make sure to give everyone a big hug after the game.  Now it might be a hug, a fist bump or a high five, but he is always appreciative of the support from the stands.

When he's not in season he enjoys traveling, especially if the itinerary includes a game at a MLB stadium.

  

 

I was disappointed with the baseball player cookie because it just didn't turn out the way I had envisioned. Only after heat sealing all the individual cookies did it occur to me that I forgot to add the hair and the details to the baseball cap.

 

I reminded myself that it's just a cookie and said "let it go."  However, I realized that Elliot would not have been chosen as an all star nor would he have been awarded the golden glove if he didn't do his best, so I chose to follow his example.  I unpacked the cookies and added the missing details.

With hair or without hair?  I decided to include pictures of both because it reminded me of the various hairstyles Elliot has worn over the years.

 

Love, hugs, cookies and happy birthday wishes to my awesome, little buddy.  You are loved to infinity and beyond!

 

It's All About the Skate

Great-nephew, Elliot, is a boy with many interests. . .basketball, baseball, Ninja Warriors, math, travel, chess. . . and a new interest this year, Greek mythology.  However, his passion for hockey never waivers, thus a skating party in June.

When he requested a skate and a #9 for his party, I knew I wanted to make the laces red because Elliot's signature style on the ice is a red lace, but just in one of his skates.

Even on the big screen at Wrigley Field, this White Sox fan was seen wearing his hockey team colors, NOT "Cubbie blue." 

Elliot shows his unique "style" on the ice and off.  He continues to get a haircut once a year and embraces the shaved look, the long curls and every stage in between.  In his world, there's no such thing as a bad hair day.

This year, his school used the alphabet for a "countdown to summer."  Clearly he enjoyed, "Xpress your personal style," when he opted to wear his hockey jersey, basketball shorts, and baseball socks.

       Love, hugs and cookies to a very special boy.

All Sports for Elliot's 7th Birthday

Great-nephew, Elliot, requested "all sports except soccer and volleyball," for cookies to share with his friends at his birthday party.  I was surprised that soccer wasn't included because he enjoys playing the game.  I'd like to think that we have a special connection and he just KNEW that soccer and volleyballs are two of my least favorite cookies to create.  However, I think the decision was probably due to a conversation that went something like this:
Mom: "What cookies would you like for your birthday this year?"
Elliot:  "Sports."
Mom:  "What sport?"
Elliot:  "All of them."
Mom:  "Nooooo way!  That's way too many cookies."

Elliot probably smiled, pondered (he does that), and eventually eliminated two sports.

I decided that the treat bags would have seven cookies for Elliot's seventh birthday.

Mini footballs, basketballs, baseballs, and tennis balls. . .

Hockey because it is one of Elliot's favorite sports . . .

Bowling in honor of Great-Uncle Matt . . .

and golf.

 Since it is Elliot's special day, I even added a few soccer and volleyball cookies as a surprise just for him in a package that he will have at home with his family.

Happy Birthday, Elliot! On the field or on the ice, you are an all-star in our hearts!