Cooking Thursday

This is a recipe I got from my sister Cheri.  If you want a recipe to doctor up a store bought brownie mix, this is the recipe for you.  These are delicious!

French Cream Mint Brownies
1 pkg brownie mix
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1 T. milk
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 drop green food coloring if desired

Frosting:
1/2 c. butter
6 oz. chocolate chips

Prepare brownie mix for a 9x13 pan as directed on package and bake.
For cream filling, mix together margarine and powdered sugar. Blend in milk, peppermint extract and green food coloring. Spread filling over cooled brownies. Refrigerate until firm.
For frosting, melt butter with chocolate chips and pour evenly over filling layer. Chill approximately 30 minutes. Cut into squares and return to refrigerator until firm. Serve chilled. Chocolate will crack if cut before it is chilled.

The end of an era

Most of you know that whenever Alaina comes over, one of her first things to do, is to find Oliver and hold him. I'm afraid that is about to change.
Oliver is actually Heathers cat and she is taking him to live with them.  I must admit that we're going to miss having him around, but this is going to be tough on Alaina.
Here's a few pictures of her with him from this weekend.

He's pretty long suffering.  I always have to smile at the disgusted look on his face, and the joy on hers.  I guess she'll have to go visit him at Uncle Andrew and Aunt Heathers place!

Our two sweeties!

We had both Alaina and Ruby overnight here on Friday. It's different having a baby around again, and I've been reminded again how much work it is having two around!  But it's also so much fun!

Here's Grandpa with his two girls.

Alaina is still Grandpa's sweetheart.

Look at that cute smile!  Ruby has gotten so responsive.  She coos and smiles when you talk to her.  She also has a temper when you aren't quick enough with her bottle.  :)

 Alaina loves her sister and is always trying to take care of her.  She put blankets all around her to keep her warm.

 Continuing the blanket theme, she pulled out all kinds of blankets and put them on the couch for her stuffed animals.

After I brought the girls home, I found a few stuffed animals tucked nicely into bed.
It was a fun weekend!