Nothing too new in our neck of the woods.  I did make a quick day-trip to Omaha last weekend.  For Christmas, my parents gave the girls a ticket to see the Broadway musical, "The Lion King."  I've seen a few other Broadway shows (Mamma Mia, Fiddler on the Roof, and Wicked).  They're all amazing, but this one was very different.  My sister-in-laws laughed at me, but I was amazed by all the science and thinking that went behind the production.  Between sets and costumes, so much thinking went into it!  But, anyway, I just want to say it was amazing, and I can't wait to see even more Broadway shows...hopefully on the actual Broadway someday!
Besides seeing a new show, I did try a new recipe:  Taco Pie.  It was great!

Taco Pie
1 package crescent rolls
1 pound hamburger
1/2 package taco seasoning
2-3 Tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup water
1-1 1/2 cups mild shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 package crushed Doritos

Press rolls into a 9-inch pie tin or a 9-inch square pan.  Brown hamburger, drain, and mix with taco seasoning.  Add sour cream and water; simmer for 10 minutes.  Put 1/2 of chips over crust; add hamburger mixture. Add cheese and top with remaining chips.  Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees, or until crust is golden brown.  Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, black olives, and taco sauce.

*taken from ARC cookbook

And an old, easy favorite: Fifteen Minute Bars

Fifteen Minute Bars
4 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
6 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

Mix oatmeal, brown sugar, and butter until blended.  Pat in a 9x13 pan.  Bake for 10 minutes (or a little less) at 425 degrees.  Melt chips and peanut butter in the microwave; spread on baked crust.  Cool before cutting.