very easy chocolate cookies with Tyler...

It's way too cold outside! Tyler and I bagged a few leaves, then took a walk around the block. He is seriously not too crazy about the chilly Texas weather after being in Singapore. He helped me stir these up...Don't worry, the stove was turned off!

Here's the quick recipe:

Chocolate Cookies

2 T. butter

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1 can Eagle Brand milk

Mix the above ingredients on low heat to melt. Let cool slightly.

Add:

1 cup flour

pinch of salt

2 t. vanilla (oops, out of vanilla, used 1 t. almond extract)

1 cup chopped nuts

Drop by teaspoons on to greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Don't overbake!

Was this really a WEEK ago?

I can't believe it! This was last Sunday after church when we all met up at Panera to see Mom and Dad and my nephew, Bryce. Mom and Dad came up to see Patrick and Katherine while they were visiting from Singapore....then had a big Vandergriff family Thanksgiving at their home back in the Woodlands. I'm so thankful for my family!

a McKinney Thanksgiving!

We have had such a great time with having all our kids together this last week. It's been such a joy to see our kids enjoying each other and their children at the same time! The cousins really love playing with each other and I know Tyler and Annie will have some great play dates next week. Tyler will be staying with us for a week while his mom travels to see family in other states. Patrick has already headed back to Singapore. We all got out in the front yard to grab some group shots for Christmas cards on Wednesday night, so I want to share a few of those with you. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving weekend!