Our White Trash Christmas Tree

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4276813806066219175

Long story, but Craig and Steve bought this tree at Target or Walmart a few years ago to make me happy. I, who always, had a live tree was mortified, but in an effort to not invalidate their kind deed, have cherished it ever since.

Here's a video Craig did showing how it works....
Enjoy

Another Kid Photo

Here's a picture of Craig with his friend, who is a girl, Kate and her mom.
There is a bit of a story on the friend, who is a girl. I say it this way because when I in error, caller her his girlfirend, he got a bit mad at me.

Craig's Claymation

Extremely cool...Just have to work on the spelling...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4620956458951931026

The family at Thanksgiving

My New York Cheese Cake Recipe

Graham cracker crust:
1/2 package of graham cracker crumbs mixed with just enough melted butter to moisten. Press into bottom of angel food cake pan about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

4 8 ounce packages of Philadelphia cream cheese (softened-I usually get to room tempature before mixing)
2 small tubs of sour cream
5 eggs
2 cups of sugar
Vanilla extract

1) Preheat oven to 350. With a mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Then add vanilla, eggs, sour cream and sugar and mix until small bubles appear. The sequence is important. Add each ingredient mix, then add the next.
2) Pour into spring form pan with graham cracker crust.
3) Bake at 350 for 1 hour. At this point, turn oven off and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 2 additional hours. (DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN.)
4) Remove and allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate for serving.