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Christmas Day

Tessa's stocking


Here comes the bride! Tessa got a dress up bridal set from Santa and she LOVED it!!!

Christmas Eve

This year we spent Christmas Eve at my parents house. My brother, sis, and her fiance Chris were all there. As has been tradition in my family we attended mass, ate dinner, opened gifts, and had chocolate fondue for dessert. My parents seem to have figured out the secret to cooking the perfect prime rib and it was delicious!!!

Merry Christmas from Iraq

It's hard to believe that John's been gone for nearly four months now and has more time behind him than in front. He sent this picture of he and his squadron, wearing the santa hats that Oma sent over, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

Happy 59th Grandpa!

Graham Cracker Houses

This is Tessa's "gingerbread" house that she decorated in preschool yesterday. The parents actually constructed the little graham cracker houses the night before so they would harden in time and the kids had a blast decorating them with all sorts of goodies. Unfortunately Tessa consumed most of her decorations before the picture, but you get the general idea.

Here is the icing recipe if anyone is interested in making them at home:

3 Tbsp Meringue Powder (can be found at Michael's craft store)
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. Cream of Tartar
3 1/2 oz. warm water

Mix dry ingredients. Add water and beat 7-10 minutes.

Allow icing to harden on the houses for a couple of hours or over night.

*The Meringue Powder is very important it's what makes the icing harden.

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