First Tooth!

After 3 days with a fever and lots of crying Zane's left bottom tooth has broken through. Whew! What an ordeal. We're NOT looking forward to the rest of them coming in. Sigh. His new thing is sticking his tongue out and blowing bubbles. Anything to make a mess.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

We like holiday treats even after the holidays.

2 (14-ounce) packages gingerbread mix
1 (5.1-ounce) box cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1/2 cup gingersnaps, optional

Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the pudding and set aside to cool. Stir the pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cardamom into the pudding. Crumble 1 batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a large, pretty bowl. Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of whipped topping. Repeat with the remaining gingerbread, pudding, and whipped topping. Sprinkle of the top with crushed gingersnaps, if desired. Refrigerate overnight. Trifle can be layered in a punch bowl.


NOTE: I only did half the recipe for my trifle dish (pictured above) I know it's not the prettiest, but I'm learning.

The Children's Museum

Last weekend we took Jette Lynn to The Children's Museum. She's a little too young for most of the activities, but with daddy showing her around she had lots of fun. Have you ever wondered what a million pennies looked like? Me neither, but here's a picture of it.

6 month Zane

Next week Zane will be six months! He weighs in now at 19.2 lbs. His pediatrician says he's the size of a nine month old. Our little Chubba Bubba.

Christmas Wish...

All Jette Lynn really wanted for Christmas was a
snowman. She got her wish even if it was a tiny one.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the new year.