Christmas 2013 ~ dinner & more…

#FISHING is the number one best Christmas gift and/or activity 😀
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→ my “other” daughter’s kids (aka dogs) got a long walk, a long drive with head out window, wind in their hair & home to new toys ♥

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Entering my grandsons cave….

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#pride ♥

OKAY…GIFTS ASIDE…
DINNER & FAMILY → GIVING → That’s the true joy of Christmas.
*well….let’s not consider fishing   *

Like Thanksgiving,  it’s at my daughter’s house.
#PrimeRib (my daughter is using Giada’s recipe)
#Scallopedpotatoes (my own recipe; mostly like Simply Recipes)
#Haricotvert Casserole → have a sense of humor
LOL

(sister is using Paula Deen recipe)
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Started early!

store = mangoes!  ♥
mandolin for potatoes
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my audience. ..

PRIME RIB!

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not yet….
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Scalloped Potatoes ~

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I really liked these potatoes
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BUTTER YES….BUTTER!

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I did end up placing baking dish on a baking sheet….spillover.

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skip the haricot vert …my sister turned that into green bean casserole 😀

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the tree’s not crooked…I am.
Now, back to the food.
My daughter’s prime rib & marsala gravy is done 😀

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I was so full & tired that I didn’t take any pics of all the desserts!
Chocolate cake, lemon bars…
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ♥ Happy new year. May the Spirit of Christ fill you & your home with blessings !