Baked Alaska

Kirsten's (Barbara's daughter) family came to visit

Scott's (Barbara's son) family.

Ian enjoyed being with his cousins

(4 of Barbara's 28 grandkids!). 

We had a dinner to celebrate being with family,

and…

McKay's return from his mission in Hungary

Logan's return from his mission in Argentina

Ian's 7th birthday

Lauren's high school graduation,

and acceptance to BYU

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I've decided just to scan favorite recipes, as ugly as they are.

Maybe someday I'll go in and type everything… !

This is a recipe I had since?? I don't know when. 

This time I substituted a brownie mix for the bottom layer,

made peppermint ice cream from vanilla ice cream

and crushed leftover candy canes,

and saved the six egg yokes to make

our favorite chocolate pudding three times!

Everyone enjoyed the dessert.

We are currently out on the San Juan Islands

enjoying Cheryl (Barbara's daughter)

& John, along with cousin Christian.