Celebrating 39 Years of Teaching!
It’s hard to keep this friend anonymous since her name is on the cake. In chocolate letters!
Ellen is a blog follower and I hope she doesn’t mind….
Colleagues, family and friends gathered together to honor Ellen today. Effusive praise and accolades aren’t what Ellen would wish for but let me just say – there are thousands of students who have benefitted from having been taught by her in her classroom.
I didn’t see the smiley face on the cake until I looked at the photos.
Jean-Marc Chatellier baked this and decorated it so beautifully. It tasted delicious, too.
(You remember the colorful macarons?)
Enjoy your retirement Ellen. You deserve every happiness! A job well done.
Congratulations to Ellen! Well done!
June 15, 2012 at 6:40 am
Congratulations! I cant wait for my retirement cake
June 15, 2012 at 6:57 am
Beautiful cake, beautiful picture, have a beautiful retirement, Ellen.
June 15, 2012 at 7:30 am
Her next chapter begins today . . .
June 15, 2012 at 8:13 am
It’s a wonderful thing when a teacher retires. Just think of all the young lives that were touched during that career. I hope she had a wonderful party and has the opportunity to make some of her own dreams come true now.
June 15, 2012 at 8:32 am
That just looks like a happy day cake!!
June 15, 2012 at 3:09 pm
What accomplishments: By Ellen and by Jean-Marc!!!
June 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Ruth I love the picture, the gathering was beautiful and I love that you made the time to make sure Ellen knew how much she was, and is loved by many.
June 15, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Thank you for EVERYTHING, Ruth. The party, the cake, the photos… You really know how to make someone feel special. Much love.
June 15, 2012 at 9:57 pm
Thank you for EVERYTHING, Ruth. The party, the cake, the photos… You really know how to make someone feel special. Much love.
June 15, 2012 at 10:00 pm
I love the smiley hidden amid the flowers. Kudos to Ellen – good (great!) teachers are difficult to keep engaged for so many years. I’m deeply impressed!
June 17, 2012 at 10:12 am
You saw it! I am so glad. When I discovered it, you came to mind. I think it must be his signature!
Thanks Stef.
June 17, 2012 at 11:02 pm
Good for Ellen!
June 20, 2012 at 4:03 pm