Hiding

So apparently my child loves dark enclosed spaces that are difficult to get in and out of. He loves pulling stuff out of my cupboards and climbing in. The first time he did this I was convinced there was no way he could get himself out, but he has no problems. Silly kid!

Aebleskivers

This year we are on the 1-4 church schedule. It has not been easy on ANY of us. The worst part is that it is right in the middle of nap time. I'm sure we'll adjust eventually...

We are trying to make the most of things by having a nice Sunday breakfast together - seeing as how we have plenty of time in the morning now. This Sunday we started off with a Green Family favorite - Aebleskivers. They are Danish pancakes in the shape of a ball. We had them quite often growing up. I remember having them especially on Sundays when our church was later. Also, my mom would sometimes make them in the mornings if we had friends sleepover. Now we usually have them on Christmas morning.

My mom gave me a pan when I got married but I was a little bit too scared to make them. Sometimes things are just better when Mom makes them. :) But they seem to turn out alright when I've made them - at least my boys seem to think so. So I thought I would share the recipe...

Aebleskivers

4 eggs separated

1 Tbs sugar (Mom puts more)

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup melted butter

2 cups milk (scant)

Beat egg yolks until light. Add sugar and beat until thickened. Sift together dry ingredients. Add alternating with butter and milk. Beat egg whits until stiff and fold into batter. Cook in Aebleskiver pan.

Here's how the pan looks/works. You put a little bit of butter into each cup. Then pour the batter in. The batter bubbles (like pancakes) and then you use a fork (you can also use a knitting needle) to flip them over. It takes a little bit of practice to get them to flip successfully without making too much of a mess. I'm still working on that.

When they're finished you can dip them in whipped cream, jam, syrup, honey, powdered sugar... whatever you prefer. My favorite is whipped cream, raspberry jam and a little bit of powdered sugar.


They are a finger food and tend to get a little bit messy but Brockston doesn't mind. He packed them away!



My pan is a cast iron Lodge Pro-Logic. I did find some at Macey's (the grocery store) this summer in their seasonal section and it was a Sante Cabin brand. Both can be found on Amazon - I believe.

Stuck!

Brockston was playing in the other room one morning and all of a sudden we heard some crying. This is where we found him. We're not sure exactly how it happened but he was climbing around in the bathroom and found himself stuck in the garbage can. Poor kid had to wait while I ran and got the camera.

Handsome Boys

Here are my two handsome boys modeling their new Christmas ties. I just can't get enough of them!

Welcome Home Aunt Maegan!

In November Nate's sister, Maegan, returned home from her LDS mission to Argentina. We are so excited to have her home. Brockston went right up to her and gave her a big hug. They have a special bond because they get to share the same birthday. Welcome home Aunt Maegan!

Crazy Hair

Temple Square

For FHE on Monday we went to Temple Square to see the lights. Brockston has been SO obsessed with Christmas and lights we knew he would love it and he did.

Dad let him walk around the edge of one of the flower beds - just one of the highlights of the night.

Another highlight was touching the temple.



He did NOT want to have a picture with mom because then he couldn't look at the lights.