Volcanoes and Kisses!

Saturday was Vesuvius Day.  For those that don't know, it's a volcano.

On August 24, 79 A.D. Mount Vesuvius erupted in a huge explosion.  When it erupted, it destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae.  In it's aftermath, it was estimated over 3000 people were killed.

It exploded a second time in 1631, claiming the lives of approximately 3500 people.

So on to the sandwich!  It's not *too* terrible.  It isn't pretty, but I think I get points for trying!  We used gummy worms for the "flowing" hot lava.  And Cheez-Its to surround it.  The dark spots on top are 2 red jelly beans.  My 7 year old thought it needed them, I couldn't argue with her.

Vesuvius Day--Volcano Sandwich

Today is Kiss and Make up Day.  I can't seem to find the origin of this "holiday".  However, here are a few fun facts about this day (August 25th) in history:

1939:  The movie "The Wizard of Oz" opened around the United States.

1718:  City of New Orleans is founded.

OK, so there are a lot of things that happened on this day in history.  However, it appears the twins are not letting me sit and search and type.  So for now, you'll have to settle for 2 random facts.

And to end the post, here is today's sandwich.

Kiss and Makeup Day--Lips

Spongecake Day Brings Something New

I'm happy to report, I have created a NEW sandwich!  Ok, new for this family at least.  If you do a quick search, you'll find many other versions.

Today is spongecake day.  Having a theme certainly makes it easier on me to create a sandwich.  I've been using a list of random daily holidays.  Earlier in the month I created a binder.  That helps also.  I have sandwiches already planned out for the next couple months.

And now for the sandwich...

Ok so this was pretty fun.  I've not made a Spongebob Squarepants sandwich before.  It was pretty simple too!  A piece of orange cheese for the body, a piece of white cheese for the eyes and teeth.  If I had white bread, I would have used that for the eyes and teeth.  However, I didn't.

First Day of School--Be An Angel Day

Today is the first day of school.  In addition to that, it's also Be An Angel Day.  How perfect for the start of a new school year!

So, with it being angel day, I made sandwiches to match!

Ok, so I'm not perfect.  Anyone who knows me, knows I have NO art skills.  However, the children don't seem to mind.

Victoria recently became a vegetarian.  And because of that, she is no longer eating the school lunches.  And, surprisingly, she has requested I please shape her sandwiches.  Not something I expected from my 11 year old 6th grader.  But I don't mind!

I have an entire year to get those faces right!  I wonder if I can find smaller candy eyes?