Afterwards we had a quick lunch and most people kicked back for the day.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas Dinner
Isa whips up a last minute entree of plastic cookies, french fries, half eaten bread and fake eggs and oranges while Joe takes notes on proper presentation.
On the menu I had planned a hearty rib roast served with a bleu cheese sauce and roasted root vegetables (red potatoes, parsnips, carrots, turnips, red and golden beets and whole garlic cloves), wild rice, melanzane sotto'olio, ginger carrot butternut squash puree soup topped with dill, and a toasted coconut and berry leche flan for dessert.
After dinner I relaxed in our new bedroom (My Christmas gift to Ellen) while watching a little tv on our new flatscreen tv (El's gift to me!). The family was gracious enough to go on Kitchen Patrol to clear out the pile of dishes. In an hour or so we headed over to the living room to begin the opening of presents and let Isa check out her stocking from Santa.
El was forced awake early by Nico Boy and took pity on me by taking the kids out of the room and letting me sleep in til 930am. It felt good. Most of Friday was spent lounging about, but I was able to run a few errands on my own for a little solitude. By dinner time I decided to break everyone out of the house and head downtown for an al fresca dinner at Wildside since the weather had been outstanding. On the way there I was surprised to learn that my parents had come down unexpectedly with Rachel from Charleston. After dinner they met us at our house for a couple of hours to be with Nico Boy and Isa.
Later in the evening my parents and Rachel swung by to see the kids again before they made their drive back to Charleston early the next morning.
By Sunday I had to work, but was able to catch Emily, Jon and Lola Lisa off to the airport. I was pooped. So was El. A great week, but I was looking forward to sleeping in (which I did Monday morning). Thanks to everyone for putting forth the effort and braving chaotic airports, cancelled flights, and snow to be with us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We love you guys!
By Sunday I had to work, but was able to catch Emily, Jon and Lola Lisa off to the airport. I was pooped. So was El. A great week, but I was looking forward to sleeping in (which I did Monday morning). Thanks to everyone for putting forth the effort and braving chaotic airports, cancelled flights, and snow to be with us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We love you guys!
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