Blue and Gold Banquets

 We had two Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquets in one week last week.  Asher's was on a Saturday and had a pot luck dinner.   We were busy most of the day so I took two store bought fruit trays and two boxes of store bought muffins.  Lame, I know, but whatever.  It was very short and sweet.  We ate, donated money, and the scouts played a quick game.  

Liam's was on Wednesday and the meal was provided by the church.  In fact my mom cooked it because she is Liam's den leader.  She made meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, and rolls.  I was feeling like cooking so I made some corn casserole and cole slaw.  They also had the fellas cake bake that evening.  Jeremy and Liam didn't get a chance to make anything so I whipped up a poke cake.  It was a red velvet cake with cheesecake filling, and oreos on top.  I didn't know how it would turn out but, did it anyway.  

So, all the cakes are on the table to be judged and for some reason no one thought mine was involved or something because they all started eating it!!  Mine was demolished and the others barely touched.  It made me feel good but, sad for the others, lol!  

 This is all that was left when we got home.  And boy was it ever good!!!! I will be making this again for sure!!  I will have to post the recipe so  I have it forever.  Actually I want to make another cookbook sometime soon.  

Anyway, after the dinner, there was a magic show.  Then they did a short presentation and handed out badges and awards.  Liam earned some beads.  We took the whole family and everyone had a great time.  Eden is really getting better about being around people that she doesn't know.  And it helps that she can convey what she wants a little better now.  We were all zonked when we got home.