Christmas Eve Morning

Traditionally we do Christmas with Justin's family on Christmas Eve.  Since we were unable to be home this year, we did it over Skype.  Thanking God for technology.  

Batman blanket

Tyler loves pepper!  This is his very own pepper mill.

so excited about his single egg frying pan

watching someone from home open a gift

Dad needed new shoes real bad!

family gift from Nate and Court - an ice cream maker
Can't wait to try it out

Breakfast - Banana Bread, Hash Brown, Egg, and Sausage Casserole, and fresh squeezed OJ 

Dad building a fort in the basement.

Christmas Program

Ladies Christmas Tea

Each year our church hosts a Ladies Christmas Tea, and we are encouraged to invite others from the community.  Women from our church host a table, decorate a table, or host and decorate a table.  It is a beautiful, fun event.  The food is great, but the fellowship is even greater.  This year, while we ate, a jazz band played in the background.  Our time ended with a hope-filled testimony and a few Christmas Carols.  Here are just some of the tables.  

One of my tables

Another of my tables

The Sweet Table

The Savory Table

Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Bread for neighbors

Prep with the phone close by for all my questions

Fresh Basil

Appetizers - Veggies and Homemade Hummus

Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese, Almonds, and Homemade Dressing

Our YUMMY meal minus the gravy - Herbed Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing, Sautéed Corn (fresh off the cob),  Roasted Root Veggies, Corn Bread, Hawaiian Roll, The Best Green Beans Ever, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, and Cranberry Gelatin Salad (not pictured).  

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Chili Cook Off

On Nov 10, we participated in a Chili Cook Off with church friends.  To our surprise, we got 2nd place.  Here are a few pics I snapped.

Ours is in the white crockpot.  This was only one counter of entries.  

The winner took home this.  They will pass on to the 2014 Chili Champ (which will be us next year).