That is a great cake. Did it taste as good as it looks?
"Even when you are winning soundly, you must always give your opponent a way to retreat with honor. If you don't, then he has no reason to surrender. He will fight until the bitter end, and you will pay a larger price for victory."
Fantastic....love all the details..digging up the bones, the silly creepy crate, all of it! You are a lucky mom, kudos to your sweetheart on her talent and thoughtfulness!