We had a great Christmas at our house.
Brent's family came over for Christmas lunch. I don't know if you know this, but amongst Brent's list of vast talents is "goodness - this man knows how to prepare meat!" He makes up these fabulous recipes and they're always awesome.
He was so excited about the holiday that he went a bit overboard on the turkey. He bought 3 of those turkey breasts from Costco and marinated them over night. It was a flavor extravaganza! He made raspberry chipotle turkey. He made citrus pepper turkey. He made Tuscan herb and pinenuts turkey.
Did I mention that he only has 2 siblings and that there are only 6 grandkids on that side of the family. There was a lot of food but I think everyone had a good time.
We ordered a new couch about 6 weeks ago. They told us it would be here by mid-December, which should have made it in plenty of time for both of our family parties. Yeah... still not here, but everyone made due on both sides. Maybe by next year we'll have adequate room and adequate seating.
As we were cleaning up last night after everyone had left Brent said, "THIS is why I wanted this house." It has room for everyone to be happy and together and play and not be right on top of everyone.
And, I'm so happy to say that my niece got out the sleeping bags and tested out the staircase. I was pretty sure they'd be awesome for sliding down and it turns out I was right.
I love the staircase in this house. I have dreams regularly of Jessica and Nathan playing on these stairs. Please, Heavenly Father.... please let us get Jessica back and get them both home soon.
5 comments:
i'm so glad to hear you had a good christmas. that is cool to know about brent! jason is the same way with cooking--especially meat. the turkey sounded fantastic. i'd love to see some pics of your new house and the stairs!
Thanks Brent & Lori. We had a great time. Good food, good company, good games. . . nice times! It will be even better next year with your kids. Love ya! -Trudi
Brent is such a great cook!!!So glad that you all had a fun time together! I cant wait until Jessica and Nathan are sliding down your stairs too! We love you guys and never stoop praying for good news very soon. ~mare
Brent is a great cook! I can not wait to see the pics you guys take of your kids playing on the stairs and in your house! We pray there will be good news soon and this coming year there will be faster paperwork in Haiti.-Candice
Thanks Brent for the great food and both of you for the wonderful day. It was so nice to have room to relax and enjoy the family. Prayers continue! They will be sliding down those stairs soon! Love you both- Mom R
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