Friday, December 26, 2008

ham coma

so, everything went off without a hitch...dinner was ready, early, when we ate, everything was hot...and I didn't run out of food...which reminds me...if anyone is hungry.....my fridge is FULL!!The best dish??? Green beans! Strange...but I made these garlicky green beans...and everyone LOVED them....weirdos...

We were worried about getting the families together....saying it is like mixing oil and water would be a gross understatement. But, in the true spirit of the holidays...everyone was on their best behavior...and nothing got broken..except for the plate that I dropped. Correl Ware SHATTERS! OOPS!

I will post pictures later..they are in my mom's camera...and she took it with her. I think I am getting drunk tonight, and celebrating the holiday in true white trash fashion...I have lots of snacky foods leftover...and a bunch of beer and vodka, if anyone is interested....

Sunday, December 21, 2008

new guest list

So, I come home from work yesterday, and my wonderful husband informs me that he is adding more people to the holiday dinner list. Now, I am cooking for my parents, brother, Jasmine, his mom, brother, brother's wife, her kid, and the kid they have together. Warren's grandfather, his girlfriend, cousin Rob, and now cousin Amanda...I have just enough seats...I HOPE! Actually, I have room on the floor if anyone else wants to drop by....I am anxious to say the least....and, to top it all off, I still have more Christmas shopping to do.....ARGH!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

OK OK OKAY! So its been a WHILE!

I know....I always say this...but I just forget about updating this...not that I forget about my friends that might be reading, I just never think I have much to say...and I know all of you know better. Well, the holiday season is upon us, Warren and I are hosting Christmas dinner at our house this year...this is the first time I have been entrusted with a family dinner. We are having ham...and potatoes...and probably a million side dishes, since I am my mother's child and am always afraid that I won't have enough food for everyone! My guests are supposed to be my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, Warren's cousin Robert, my Dad, Eric, Jasmine, and hopefully, my mom...if she can get the night off work. I am a little nervous about all of those people being here...so I took the week off from work. I am working Monday night, and then not again until Saturday night. I figured that would give me time to finish all the little projects I have started here and there, and to finish my shopping...My mom called me and made me promise not to buy anything for her and dad this year...so, I am making gifts for them. She hates all the commercialism of Christmas and wants to go back to the time when everyone hand made gifts for their family. So, for the last 3 years, I have made her presents in addition to whatever little trinkets I have picked up. I always do stockings for her and dad...I think its kinda funny to watch to 50+ year old people open stockings...

There have been layoffs at the casino...100+ people so far. Warren and I both made it through. Hopefully, there won't be any more, but no one knows for sure. I don't know the reasoning behind the lay-offs, but I have a few guesses...not going to share them...don't know for sure...

I remain hopeful...I mean, it IS that time of year....after all....