One of my fondest memories from childhood is making homemade ice cream with my dad. He had one of those old-fashioned electric ice cream churners that looked like a barrel on the outside. My dad taught me how to make vanilla ice cream—that was something that he and I would do together—just him and me. The rest of the family would enjoy the fruits of our labor. Here are some links to recipes for homemade vanilla ice cream that I think you will like:
Classic Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream