Super Bowl XLIII, a few random pics and a recipe!

Yesterday was the Super Bowl . . . Steelers vs Cardinals. Now before I say anything I would like to say I would have been rooting for the Cardinals if they weren't playing the Steelers. I really like Kurt Warner and the Cardinals did amazing this year. I congratulate them on a great season and a great game Sunday! But we are, after all, STEELER FANS!

I didn't take too many pics, but here is Daddy in his Super Bowl tee from the last time the Steelers played in the Super Bowl.

The kids like to have Steeler/football desserts at our parties, so I opted for the easy way out with cupcakes this year.

Here is Makenna & Nana (this is Nana before her almost-heart attack after Fitzgerald caught the ball and scored in the 4th quarter)!

I was remembering back to the last Steeler Super Bowl party and thought I'd share -- Makenna was 4 and Madi was 14 months.

Isaiah is trying to change the battery in his Thomas Train. FYI: the C battery won't work Bud.

Insert funny story: Thomas is now gone forever. We have this small opening in the corner of the kitchen where the cupboards meet. A hole small enough for a bouncy ball, your arm or Thomas to fit through! Last week, Thomas took a ride down into the black hole, but Mommy was able to retrieve him. Yesterday, Isaiah decided to send Percy and Thomas on a ride down into the black hole. Well, Percy made it back out, but Thomas must have taken a right further down the tunnel. Needless to say, there was no retrieving Thomas. And as luck would have it, we had to listen to Thomas chug away until his little battery ran out (probably about 45 minutes -- God was really testing my patience as I had to type and do a mail merge while listening to that annoying noise). Daddy said we can't (won't) try to get it out. He just says whoever remodels the kitchen in 15 years will find him and make a lot of money on ebay selling him . . . can you feel the compassion?

The girls recently received matching pjs.

They were so cute I had to take a pic.

Last week we had a bad storm come our way. The snow stuck on the tree branches because there was a layer of ice already on them. So pretty!

I am making a recipe book for my sister that is getting married this year. I decided to start taking pictures of things I make so there will be pictures to accompany the recipes. (surprise Sis!) I've always liked having a picture to go with a recipe. I made this Reuben Dip for our party yesterday.

Recipe: Reuben Dip

8 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
8 oz. Sauerkraut
8 oz. Sour Cream
8 oz. Corned Beef
1 loaf cocktail rye bread

Chop up corned beef and sauerkraut into bite-size pieces. Mix all ingredients in an 7" x 11" baking pan (or medium-size casserole dish). Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm with cocktail rye bread.

Makes enough for one loaf of bread (45 slices).