These practically perfect pies, made on Christmas Eve, were supposed to be saved for Christmas Day dinner. (Yes, that is a Pi sign in the middle of the apple...that's a tradition.)
Who did I think I was kidding? We dug into them right after presents. But was quite enough left for the next day. And the next. And so on and so on....
Frank was happy because he got an effects box for his guitar, and 2 movies. Ernest got a new video game, an awesome book, and 2 tie-dye T-shirts. The HH and I were happy because we were safe and warm in a cozy house on a rainy day. What could be better than that?
One of my friends at work went to Chicago for Christmas. And I keep seeing news reports about people stranded in the Chicago airport. I hope they are staying longer.
And somehow, despite my efforts to go stocking-free, Santa couldn't stand to overlook us on Christmas morning.
For those of you like me, who can't read that fine print (like Mr. H the P.E. teacher who couldn't read his credit card number at the new video store tonight) here is the text of Santa's note:
Hello you little disloyal band of unbelievers.
I don't understand how you thought NO STOCKINGS could stop me.
Wrong!!
I still believe in you.
Love, Santa
Those small gold boxes of See's Truffles have been a tradition around here for longer than I care to count.
I'll have to show Issei your letter from Santa...yet another one "he" printed out on the computer...he was a bit skeptical of ours...now this is proof!! :-D
ReplyDeleteAnd really...no stockings?!?! What were you thinking?!?! Truffles don't need no stinkin' stockings!! yummmmm!!
The pies look delish...mmmmm..wonder if I have time to make an apple? Got all the ingredients...hmmm...we'll see!
Enjoy the weekend!!
Is that money I see tucked in between the boxes of candy? Sweet!!
ReplyDeleteYour pies look yummy. I'm of the opinion that pie makes the world a better place!
I love the note from Santa! Pi in the pie is a fun tradition, very cute. Glad it was a good holiday for you and the family!
ReplyDeletePies have a limited time on this planet. There are no bad pies, only different ones.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh pies glorious pies!!
Warmest,
David
Yum yum yum yum yum! Pie and Sees! BTW, your pies look perfect - clearly, you've done this before.
ReplyDeleteWhich reminds me. my mall is getting a permanet Sees shop soon so I can stock up on all sorts of treats, especially Butterscotch Pops!
Those are great-looking pies! I love the Pi sign tradition! I'm surprised my mom didn't think of that.
ReplyDeleteLove that Santa came against the odds! He's a festive one, that Santa!