Buckeyes

We had a rough night last night.  Emilie cried off and on for a couple of hours last night and we couldn't figure out what was bothering her.  She didn't have a fever.  I couldn't figure it out.  She's had a runny nose lately, so I figured it was another ear infection coming on.  Both girls slept in until 8:30 this morning.  After breakfast Adam and I were discussing what could be wrong with her.  He suggested teething but she hasn't been drooling at all.  I grabbed her anyways and tipped her over and put my finger in her mouth only to be met by two sharp little white things on her top gums!  Good call, dad.

Buckeyes

Today was a busy baking day in our house.  I made our sugar cookie dough and put it in the fridge so we can roll them out and bake them tomorrow.  I also made another round of Chocolate Candy Cane cookies.  If you missed that recipe, you can click here.  (And I must clarify if you go back and read that post.  I didn't really get kicked out of Kohls and was asked not to return, I just feel like we were rowdy enough that they could have.  haha.)  Finally, I made Adam's favorite treat which are Buckeyes.  I've never heard of them until I met his family.  They look like the Ohio State mascot.  If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you'll like Buckeyes. 

Buckeyes

from Grandma Huhnke

1 16-18 oz of peanut butter
1 box of confectioners sugar (2 1/2 cups)
1 stick of margarine
3 cups of Rice Krispies

Mix together with hands and roll into small balls.  Dip each ball in a mixture of 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips and 3/4 of a stick of paraffin.  Or you can purchase chocolate ready to melt and dip.  Let it cool on wax paper.  You will want to use a toothpick to stab the balls and leave the tops uncovered so they look like buckeyes. 




Here is our Elf on the Shelf hiding in the tree.  Aubrie named him Elf.  Emilie enjoys finding him and pointing him out, too.





I didn't post a picture of our tortilla soup from yesterday, so I went ahead and took a picture tonight.  It was just as good leftover.  SO Delicious!!  Check out yesterday's post if you missed the recipe. 



Here's the gang playing on the girls' new princess mat from Laura.

Aubrie helped do some baking.  She enjoyed using the tenderizer to mash up our candy canes.

Here she is licking a beater.  She really enjoyed helping tonight.

Emilie enjoyed a candy cane while we were baking.  She smeared it all over Adam's shirt on the front and the back.

The other day we were eating leftover brisket and I made my mom's pea salad to go with it.  I love this salad.  I mentioned it earlier when talking about Thanksgiving foods.  It was my brother's favorite but we all enjoyed it. 

 

Prairie Pea Salad

from mom

6 Tbsp mayo
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup minced green onion (we always omit it)
1 cup cubed cheddar (4 oz)
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups of frozen peas
2 cups of lettuce (torn)
8 slices of crumbled bacon

One day before serving, combine all but the lettuce and bacon.  Cover and refrigerate.  Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon.  Serves 6.

I hope everyone is enjoying their families and spending some time in the kitchen.  And maybe at the gym, too.  :)

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