Thursday, January 1, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Katie's Cupcakes
One of Katie's Christmas presents was a cupcake making kit. It came with the mix, frosting, sprinkles, a 6 cupcake pan and a wooden spoon. Being a child in a growing family, Katie's first comment when she saw the cupcake pan was "Where is the rest of it? It's too small." She has decided that the cupcake pan and wooden spoon make a perfect addition to her kitchen in the playroom because they are surely too small for real kitchen use.
Katie decided it was ok if her buddy Liam helped her with the cupcakes.
And here is the finished product. Perfect for dessert tonight.
Katie decided it was ok if her buddy Liam helped her with the cupcakes. 
And here is the finished product. Perfect for dessert tonight. 
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Alan!
We decided to celebrate Alan's birthday a few days late this year since we had way too many cakes and pies and assorted cookies and candy laying around from Christmas. So we celebrated today.
His favorite pistachio cake. Can you see how green it is? Apparently there is an actual recipe that you are supposed to use to make a different version of this treat but the first year he told me he wanted a pistachio cake, I couldn't imagine there would be a recipe and made up one of my own. He was very nice and did not tell me "That's not how my Mother used to make it" so we've continued to make my version each year because it is much easier than the recipe that I have now actually seen.
His favorite pistachio cake. Can you see how green it is? Apparently there is an actual recipe that you are supposed to use to make a different version of this treat but the first year he told me he wanted a pistachio cake, I couldn't imagine there would be a recipe and made up one of my own. He was very nice and did not tell me "That's not how my Mother used to make it" so we've continued to make my version each year because it is much easier than the recipe that I have now actually seen.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! We woke up to find baby Jesus in the manger. Can you see who is missing from this picture?
The Wisemen are just now starting their journey from the East to find their King. We are expecting them to arrive on Epiphany. 
The Wisemen are just now starting their journey from the East to find their King. We are expecting them to arrive on Epiphany. 
It's Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve around here means getting the creche ready for baby Jesus.
Decorating Christmas cookies.
Opening up new pajamas for everyone.
These two can expect to wear their new pj's for two years.
And decorating the Christmas tree.
Decorating Christmas cookies.
Opening up new pajamas for everyone.
These two can expect to wear their new pj's for two years.
And decorating the Christmas tree.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Let it Snow - part 2
Hello all. This is Alan. I could not resist taking more pictures of the snow. If you didn't already know, I love winter. I don't even mind that I could not get the snow blower started and I had to shovel the drive way three times. I really love the snow. And we have had a lot of it. Liam found a drift that was well over his head and managed to get stuck. Dad to the rescue. Enough talk more pictures.
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