Are we there yet?

Jess learning the Hole Pie Gene from Aunt Melodie and her dad, Brian. We made 26 pies in 8 hours. 

Very interesting journey for Jess this year. Last summer she made a commitment to join a group of classmates on a trip to Washington, D.C. this spring. Since these economic times aren't the best for parents to be springing for jaunts to the East Coast, she knew she'd have to earn the money on her own. It's an expensive trip (especially for only 5 days!) but she wanted to try and we supported her wholeheartedly. 

She met her goal this month, just in time to make the last payment to ensure her spot. And it's been a great learning experience for her. She made a few missteps, making things harder than they had to be a few times, but mostly she thought things out and made good choices. 

We are all so proud of her. And now, thanks to Aunt Melodie, she knows how to bake killer cream pies. And let me tell you, pies are big in the Hole family. 

Jess in our winter wonderland yard