Since Teri spent the last week puffy cheeked and bleary eyed recovering from wisdom teeth extraction (ahem, no pictures), here are some pictures of our recent trip to Niagara Falls and our Halloween pie.
Inspired by the Jim and Pam wedding on "The Office," we decided to drive up to Niagara Falls and pay a visit to our friendly Neighbors to the North.
We stayed on the Canadian side of The Falls and enjoyed a crisp, sunny day exploring this natural marvel.
In full tourist fashion, we took a ferry boat ride to the base of The Falls.
We learned that there are, in fact, three water falls that make up Niagara Falls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. It was pretty spectacular to observe the volume of water that constantly passes over.
We also took advantage of the "Behind the Falls Tour" which lead down dank tunnels embedded in the rock behind Horseshoe Falls.
Back in Cleveland... We "ain't got no home in this world anymore"... at least not at the moment, so the gracious parents of our favorite sister-in-law invited us over to hand out candy and bake in a real kitchen.
Armed with Grandma Wanda's recipe, we baked up a deliciously rich Jack-o-lantern pumpkin pie and enjoyed good company.
Lucy and Matt, your Grandma Beanie sends her love!
Here's a gingerbread model of the Cleveland Clinic
Santa somehow found our hotel and delivered a potted Xmas tree, courtesy of our Seattle family.
Thanks to our sil's parents, we enjoyed warm holiday meals in a REAL house! Thanks Barb and Stan.
We were greeted in the new year by the arrival of a new nephew-- lil' Saint Nicholas. With new found friends, we toasted the babe and our sil. See you soon!
It might be Cleveland's best kept secret... Well, it was quite a find for us! The West Side Market, hidden in plain sight, right down the street from our hotel.
We wandered over on Sunday afternoon and discovered a world of bustle and aroma. There were people selling goods and foods representing every ethnic group around Cleveland. We could hardly believe this gastronomic wonderland had been right under our noses this entire time.
The Market is comprised of two main halls: one houses booths for produce and fresh flowers, the other is teeming with meats, cheeses, pastas, pickled snacks, baked goods, and various eat-as-you-go delights.
We snacked on spicy enchiladas, steaming pork buns, and a gigantic gyro that brought back memories of our old neighborhood. 
What a fantastic discovery!
Here are some pictures of our Thanksgiving in Cleveland. We had a wonderful time thanks to parents and cousins of our sister-in-law Maureen. Hope you enjoy the pictures Mo!
We stayed on the Canadian side of The Falls and enjoyed a crisp, sunny day exploring this natural marvel. 
In full tourist fashion, we took a ferry boat ride to the base of The Falls.
We learned that there are, in fact, three water falls that make up Niagara Falls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. It was pretty spectacular to observe the volume of water that constantly passes over.
Armed with Grandma Wanda's recipe, we baked up a deliciously rich Jack-o-lantern pumpkin pie and enjoyed good company.
Lucy and Matt, your Grandma Beanie sends her love!
