Shock of all shocks - I have most of Christmas dinner planned and I have 25 days to go. It will be a departure from our normal calorie laden heavy cream and butter meal. I hear my arteries unclogging as I type. I have invited our priest and his wife, Father Ray and Deb to Christmas dinner. Their kids and grandson were with them for Thanksgiving so they were going to be alone for Christmas. Can't have that so I invited them to ours.
Scott wanted something lighter than our normal fair. He wanted an Italian flair. Italian flair for Standing Rib Roast? OK let me think about it....
Gotta love Facebook. I saw my friend Judi was online. I knew her from High School and she currently lives in Italy. I asked her what there traditional Christmas dinner was. She told me on Christmas Eve they would be having Lumache. UMMMM Don't think so. Snails have never passed these lips and never will. Next suggestion.
We came up with:
Polenta with marinated mozzarella
Prosciutto with Brie and Cantelope
Butternut Squash soup with sour cream
Standing Rib Roast
Zuchinni (something) it is browned in olive oil and salt and then sour cream in added at the last minute for a nice sauce
fresh green beans
Something decadent and chocolate for dessert. Maybe mini chocolate lava cakes. or Creme brule?
Now Drew won't touch any of it so for him....Is McDonalds open on Christmas day?
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
shopping
I have come to the conclusion this year if I can't get it online with Free shipping it isn't going under my tree. Amazon will be my best friend by the time I am done.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Be Thankful
Be thankful for those who you share the day with. They love you.
Say a prayer for those who are alone. Say a prayer for those in harms way.
Be safe.
I know my family is thankful I am not in charge of the gravy this year.
I am thankful for my family, my friends. I am thankful for the blessing that have been granted to us.
Say a prayer for those who are alone. Say a prayer for those in harms way.
Be safe.
I know my family is thankful I am not in charge of the gravy this year.
I am thankful for my family, my friends. I am thankful for the blessing that have been granted to us.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Every day
Every day God shows me why He chose the path for me that He did and for that I am grateful.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
halloween at the orginal mouse house
She really does make wishes come true
Waiting for a parade
fighting Darth Maul
Friday, November 13, 2009
OK Update time
OK I have been MIA for a while. Just haven't had the motivation to say much. Shocking for those that know and impressive for those that don't.
We spent several days at Disneyland. Great time but we agree that Disney World is much much better. Even Scott who really has had no opinion on my Disney obsession felt that in the future a weekend trip for a fix to DL was fine but he would prefer to take the time and money and spend a week (10 days in my opnion) in Florida. We are kind of looking at that option for next Christmas. HAve to see how money pans out. Pictures from Disneyland soon.
We still love the church we found in July. They are the best most genuine people I have come across in a long long time. We have truly found a home.
I have been dyeing yarn like a crazy woman. I have 2 craft fairs coming up in the next couple weeks. Don't have nearly enough yarn but I am supplementing with some other stuff. Hoping to make several hundred dollars to pay for Christmas.
Home schooling is gettng better. We are finally getting a routine and Drew is working really hard. He struggles with Math but we are finding ways around that. We do lots of unit projects. Right now we have one on Dinosaurs, one on forest animals. We do English every day. We are also working on a health unit.
I have Christmas projects in various stages of completeness. ML's is done except for snipping threads and having it blocked. Sues needs to be sewn together, Jane's needs to be finished and blocked and I need to be knitting like a fiend on Phil's. Drew also wants a scarf done. ACK! Once the yarn is dyed I will be knitting like a fiend. Knitter's elbow here I come again.
Phil will be here December 16 for about a month. Can't wait to see my kid. Haven't seen him since June. That is a long long time.
OK you are now up to date. I promise to be better about this. I have realized I will not make my goal for posts for the year. But there is always a new year tomorrow.
We spent several days at Disneyland. Great time but we agree that Disney World is much much better. Even Scott who really has had no opinion on my Disney obsession felt that in the future a weekend trip for a fix to DL was fine but he would prefer to take the time and money and spend a week (10 days in my opnion) in Florida. We are kind of looking at that option for next Christmas. HAve to see how money pans out. Pictures from Disneyland soon.
We still love the church we found in July. They are the best most genuine people I have come across in a long long time. We have truly found a home.
I have been dyeing yarn like a crazy woman. I have 2 craft fairs coming up in the next couple weeks. Don't have nearly enough yarn but I am supplementing with some other stuff. Hoping to make several hundred dollars to pay for Christmas.
Home schooling is gettng better. We are finally getting a routine and Drew is working really hard. He struggles with Math but we are finding ways around that. We do lots of unit projects. Right now we have one on Dinosaurs, one on forest animals. We do English every day. We are also working on a health unit.
I have Christmas projects in various stages of completeness. ML's is done except for snipping threads and having it blocked. Sues needs to be sewn together, Jane's needs to be finished and blocked and I need to be knitting like a fiend on Phil's. Drew also wants a scarf done. ACK! Once the yarn is dyed I will be knitting like a fiend. Knitter's elbow here I come again.
Phil will be here December 16 for about a month. Can't wait to see my kid. Haven't seen him since June. That is a long long time.
OK you are now up to date. I promise to be better about this. I have realized I will not make my goal for posts for the year. But there is always a new year tomorrow.
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