Random Happenings

We celebrated Christmas with my parents. It was such a great day. The grandparents helped Madeline and Jacob make wooden gingerbread houses (love Lowe's free projects). Then we opened gifts and the kids enjoyed quiet time playing and being with those they love.
Oh, ya we ate too! This is a picture of the Baked Alaskan pie. This is soooo easy and makes a great presentation! The first time I ate this was on our Baja Mexico cruise 12 years ago, wow time flies.

You put softened peppermint ice cream (Grandma Berrett's favorite) in a baked pie shell. Place in the freezer until ice cream is hard.

Next, make some meringue and smooth it on top of the ice cream and then place under oven broiler for 2 minutes or until golden brown on top, yum! Then drizzle with some hot fudge topping and you are in sugar heaven!
Stephen received the movie Kung Fu Panda from my parents. Love the headband honey!
Our master bathroom shower is under renovation, ya got to love it! We are having the tile replaced because you suppose to seal the grout every six months, I didn't know that! So, $2000 later we WILL seal the grout every six months. And now you KNOW!
In first grade, Jacob has been learning about Christmas around the world. Here we are outside (about 10 degrees) hitting his homemade pinata. Thanks Jacob for sharing your yummy candy with us.