Monday, May 30, 2011

Best Cherry Pie






We decided to make home made cherry pie this weekend especially with cherries on sale. It turned out great with thumbs up from everyone. This pie has great flavor from 2 pounds of cherries and no red food dye. It is so much better than store bought. The recipe is from Cooks Illustrated. http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/login.asp?docid=25348

Friday, May 27, 2011

Autobiopoem 2011

Jacob
Fast, light, little, short
Son of Diane and Michael
Likes Mom, Dad and ice cream
Who feels happy, sad and slow
Who finds happiness in ball and Scott
Who needs love, friends and parents
Who gives friendship, help and love
Who would like to go swimming and catch animals
Who likes to wear shorts and short sleeves

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Weekend Cooking

I spent Saturday baking instead of going to the gym, you can tell where my priorities are ;)
Three-Layer Brownies. These cake-like brownies were a big hit with the family. The recipe made a 9x13 pan so there is some for now and some for later (we froze half). Email me if you want the recipe, it is on a scrap of paper from 1991.

On a lighter note, I also made these healthy wheat germ muffins. I didn't have dried cherries so I used cranberries which worked just fine. Jacob declared that they were the best muffins ever. Here is the link to the recipe.
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cherry-wheat-germ-muffins-50400000111988

Houdini Exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center











The Skirball has a new exhibit on the magic of Houdini. I enjoyed the collection of pictures, videos and artifacts from Houdini's collection. Jacob enjoyed making his own magic box in their drop-in art studio. We also got to see a magic show which was entertaining. I would recommend you go and check it out. http://www.skirball.org/exhibitions/houdini

Monday, May 16, 2011

Shoe Incident

While shopping at Macy's Jacob's Croc got caught in the escalator. He got off the escalator but the shoe didn't. Michael managed to yank it out but Jacob was devastated by the damage. Crocs are his favorite shoes and they no longer make Mickey Mouse versions. Jacob was pretty upset the rest of the day but shopping for new versions seemed to elevate the pain.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Mother's Day

We took some family photos on Mother's Day and this one is my favorite.



Sunday, May 1, 2011

Viva Las Vegas

Checking-in on a Wednesday has its advantages. We were upgraded to the 59th floor with a view of Las Vegas Blvd. It was a really impressive view.
Daytime views were just as impressive.


You can see Trump International Hotel and Tower with its famed 24-karat-gold-infused glass in the corner.


Our night on the town. We dined at The Country Club for dinner then saw Le Reve by Franco Dragone of Cirque du Soleil fame.


Encore entrance, it has a butterfly and Asian theme.


Husband extraordinaire


We highly recommend the Wynn and Encore Resorts. We look forward to going back again.
Happy Anniversary