Just as I predicted in yesterdays post, Ashley has officially decorated her first "grown up" Christmas tree and there is not a hint of blue to be seen! It is truly so exciting for me to see how our childrens tastes and traditions form as they grow into adults. Ashley will be 23 in just about a month and she is such a beautiful young lady. Last month she attempted a family tradition that even I have never taken on. Byron's grandmother and mother have always made this rice dish at the holidays that the kids lovingly call "puffy rice". It is this strange mixture of rice, milk and sugar that gets baked until it is well, puffy. Being a Tiede only in name and not by blood (I truly believe you have to have the genes to eat that stuff) it is not something that I ever ate (outside the one spoonful back in 1987!) nor have I ever attempted to bake it. Well, Miss Ashley decided that in keeping with the holiday tradition she would have to make her own puffy rice since her work schedule would not let her come home for the holiday. She baked a trial batch which she used her fiance' Tony and her little sister as taste testers. Tony absolutely enjoyed it which causes me concern (not a Tiede) and Lena gave it two thumbs up but insisted that it had a little too much sugar in it. I am just proud that Ashley took it upon herself to carry on the tradition. I understand that her second attempt was successful as well because that is what she contributed to Tony's families holiday dinner. Suprisingly enough, it was a hit and I will say that I am greatful that the pan of sticky, gooieness made such an impression on Tony's family because it will surely be a tradition that will continue to be carried on for many holidays to come.
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