What a wonderful Christmas we're having here in Utah. We spent Christmas Eve in Draper with Dave's parents. We had the traditional breakfast for dinner and PJs before bed. I think McKinley was the only one who didn't know what her present that night was going to be. Here they are for Christmas 2009:
First thing the next morning we were up to see what Santa had brought for us. Our stockings were filled with goodies and a few games and toys for everyone. Then we were able to give our presents to Nana and Grandad and receive presents from them too.
After that we packed up and headed up to Park City where we had the rest of our presents under the tree at my sister's house. We were there with my Mom and Irv, my sister, her husband and her 3 kids and my Uncle Jeremy from England. It was a great crew and we had a crazy time opening (too many!) presents. The kids are all getting along so well and they seemed to be pleased with the gifts they got. It was so fun to see them open their presents.
I especially liked the girls tutus and wings that I found at a boutique in San Antonio. They are 4 of the cutest fairies I've ever seen. Another special gift was a handmade matching bathrobe from my mom to McKinley and me. They are sparkly pink butterflies with the softest lining I've ever felt. They are awesome.
After sledding the men took off to the sled hill (otherwise known as the road!) to go sledding. After bundling everyone up they were out for 2 hours while we cooked in the kitchen.
The dinner list included a deep fried turkey in Jim's new turker roaster. It took a little work to figure it all out, but eventually it was warmed up, the turket was dunked, and cooked in 48 minutes!
With many hands in the kitchen for most of the day we were finally ready for our Christmas meal. It included Leg of Lamb, Turkey, rolls, brussel sprouts, green beans, cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes and carrots...followed by lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie, and ice creams! Wow...what a wonderful Christmas meal.
All in all a wonderful day!
First thing the next morning we were up to see what Santa had brought for us. Our stockings were filled with goodies and a few games and toys for everyone. Then we were able to give our presents to Nana and Grandad and receive presents from them too.
After that we packed up and headed up to Park City where we had the rest of our presents under the tree at my sister's house. We were there with my Mom and Irv, my sister, her husband and her 3 kids and my Uncle Jeremy from England. It was a great crew and we had a crazy time opening (too many!) presents. The kids are all getting along so well and they seemed to be pleased with the gifts they got. It was so fun to see them open their presents.
I especially liked the girls tutus and wings that I found at a boutique in San Antonio. They are 4 of the cutest fairies I've ever seen. Another special gift was a handmade matching bathrobe from my mom to McKinley and me. They are sparkly pink butterflies with the softest lining I've ever felt. They are awesome.
After sledding the men took off to the sled hill (otherwise known as the road!) to go sledding. After bundling everyone up they were out for 2 hours while we cooked in the kitchen.
The dinner list included a deep fried turkey in Jim's new turker roaster. It took a little work to figure it all out, but eventually it was warmed up, the turket was dunked, and cooked in 48 minutes!
With many hands in the kitchen for most of the day we were finally ready for our Christmas meal. It included Leg of Lamb, Turkey, rolls, brussel sprouts, green beans, cranberry sauce, roasted potatoes and carrots...followed by lemon meringue pie, pumpkin pie, and ice creams! Wow...what a wonderful Christmas meal.
All in all a wonderful day!
3 comments:
It was fun, wasn't it? But you made me sound like a single mom... you mentioned everyone except Jim! LOL!
Ooops, I went back and added him...after all, he was there AND did the turkey!!
Sounds fun and yummy!
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