"Be All You Can Be...
In the Arrrrrrrrr-my!"
That was my favorite slogan for the U.S. Army, and I was nonplussed with the change to "Army of One" in the early 2000's. Thank goodness it has changed again, but I still don't think "Army Strong" is quite as catchy. ;-)
What's the segue, you ask? After all, I'm an Air Force wife, and I shouldn't be discussing the Army at all! Well, it's a favor called in. A favor asked by family, and cookies made for non-family, so I guess it's okay. Even so, I jokingly called my husband up (he's currently visiting his father and family in West Virginia) and asked for permission before I tackled these cookies. He gave me the green light, of course, but he made me promise not to eat any of them!
The family mentioned is my husband's dear 3rd cousin Paula (who I've mentioned here before), and she requested the cookies as a gift to her best friend. That best friend is throwing a large party for her son Paul's graduation next week. As monumental as that occasion is, Paul is then headed off to West Point just one week later!
I've made camouflage and military-themed cookies before (though I'm too behind to have them featured on the blog yet!), but I wasn't thrilled with the technique. This time, however, I set my goal and prepared to "Aim High" (Air Force), and I think I got the job done right. :-)
I completely forgot to take a picture of the coordinating Thank-You cookie, but it was a simple round with camouflage-colored dots. I realized it after I'd bagged and boxed all the cookies, and even though I hadn't taped up the big box, I still considered it too late. I mailed off over 60+ cookies to Virginia, and I hope they are enjoyed at the party next weekend!
Lastly, best wishes to Paul as he begins to "Get an Edge on Life... in the Arrrrrrrr-my!"
That was my favorite slogan for the U.S. Army, and I was nonplussed with the change to "Army of One" in the early 2000's. Thank goodness it has changed again, but I still don't think "Army Strong" is quite as catchy. ;-)
What's the segue, you ask? After all, I'm an Air Force wife, and I shouldn't be discussing the Army at all! Well, it's a favor called in. A favor asked by family, and cookies made for non-family, so I guess it's okay. Even so, I jokingly called my husband up (he's currently visiting his father and family in West Virginia) and asked for permission before I tackled these cookies. He gave me the green light, of course, but he made me promise not to eat any of them!
The family mentioned is my husband's dear 3rd cousin Paula (who I've mentioned here before), and she requested the cookies as a gift to her best friend. That best friend is throwing a large party for her son Paul's graduation next week. As monumental as that occasion is, Paul is then headed off to West Point just one week later!
I've made camouflage and military-themed cookies before (though I'm too behind to have them featured on the blog yet!), but I wasn't thrilled with the technique. This time, however, I set my goal and prepared to "Aim High" (Air Force), and I think I got the job done right. :-)
I completely forgot to take a picture of the coordinating Thank-You cookie, but it was a simple round with camouflage-colored dots. I realized it after I'd bagged and boxed all the cookies, and even though I hadn't taped up the big box, I still considered it too late. I mailed off over 60+ cookies to Virginia, and I hope they are enjoyed at the party next weekend!
Lastly, best wishes to Paul as he begins to "Get an Edge on Life... in the Arrrrrrrr-my!"