Who needs a fancy espresso machine?

My favorite part of any fancy coffee drink if the foamy milk. But how does one get foamy milk without a steam wand you might ask? The answer is this:
That my dear friends is a Cocoa-Latte machine. My mommy bought it for me ages ago. For some reason it never occurred to me to use it to froth milk. Which is unfortunate, because it makes fantastic milk. I had a very delicious au lait this morning.

Oh, and the lovely Shannon made me a cupcake apron. I wore it this morning (afternoon) to make pancakes. Look how adorable: