Chris is out of town this weekend. When we were discussing this trip I told him that would be fine BUT that meant we had to get our tree the Saturday after Thanksgiving and get all the Christmas stuff out of the attic. He was good with that so we got on our boots and grabbed a saw and headed out to Mannings in Hillsboro to get ourselves a tree. What a gorgeous day we had. The previous night had rained and rained but Saturday was blue skies and sunny. Not warm by any means, just sunny. We finally chose a tree, got it home and up and then Chris helped me rearrange the living room. It is nice and roomy in there now. Then, on Sunday decorated our tree during our annual decorating party. We played Christmas music, ate yummy food and decorated the tree. Here is this years menu:
2 kinds of salami
Vintage whiteTillamook cheddar
Sushi
Cocktail Meatballs
Harry and David pepper relish cream cheese spread
Artichoke Spinach Dip
Hidden Valley Buttermilk Dressing
Celery
Carrots
Grapes
Apples
2 kinds of crackers
All of the dips and dressings were homemade and this was our dinner. It was fun.
I am looking forward to Christmas this year. I love to create things and one of the things I'm going to attempt for my nephew this year is a Matchbox Car Cozy. A thing to put his cars in and play with (it has a road on it too) and then roll it up so he can take it with him places. I'll take pictures of it and let you know how it turns out.
Peace out,
Darilyn
7 comments:
You are amazing!! What fun memories you are giving to your kids.
That food sounds SO good! We always cut our tree down and it is such fun. So many good memories for me and the kids. I remember being a kid and going out each year. I was so bummed when my parents bought a fake. I'm not sure my husband likes it as much as I do though...
Your menu sounds AMAZING!!! What a fun, fun thing to do as a family. We went and cut down our tree last night and then celebrated by decorating and drinking hot cocoa. it was fun. I'm liking the idea of adding a fun dinner to the mix. Your awesome.
Chris under the tree! That's a gift!
Looks like so much fun! That hot wheel thing sounds amazing too!
I'm loving the table too that the food is on! Where do you get all the energy?
I'm loving the table too that the food is on! Where do you get all the energy?
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