Well folks I have to say I’ve had the very best Christmas a person can ask for.
The weather spoiled part of our holiday plans but it also made up for it twice fold. We were to go up to my Mom’s on Saturday but the snow came and we didn’t go. Instead we went up to Chris’ mom’s a day earlier than expected (on Monday) had Birthdays and Christmas with them and then Tuesday we headed on up to Hendersonville to hang out for Chris’ birthday. His Granddad puts everyone up in the Quality Inn on the night of the 23rd each year. It has a nice indoor pool, putt putt and game area. And really neat seating areas all around. Makes for a wonderful family reunion type event.
We got to have lunch with Julianna my best friend from High School and shopped around a little too.
On Thursday we headed back home and because of the weather at my Mom’s (again) I got to see her her Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!!! They were going to FL for a week after Christmas and decided to beat the snow and came down and visited with us!!! YEAH!!!!
Christmas day I had to work a few hours but I don’t mind, we share the major holidays so we each only have to work 1. Afterwards I got home to an already cooked Christmas dinner with Ham, dressing, green bean casserole and much more. THANK YOU HONEY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! (Mama came over to help him but he had it all started by the time she got here..I sure do have a keeper!!)
Afterwards we opened presents… I must have been a really good girl because I got way more than I deserve. Mom bought me the coolest outfit and the jeans are a size 18!!!! I haven’t been in a size 18 in.. well I really have no idea.. high school maybe? I got the Monopoly City game (for those that don’t know, Chris and I have a collection of them.. 15 at least). His mom gave me a really neat cake plate (I didn’t have one) and gift card to Wal-Mart for a few things on my ‘wish list’ (which I ordered that night :)) And Chris was soo good to me.. he bought me the matching Open Hearts earrings from Kay Jewelers and a cookbook (and more). Yes, Chris, who is always talking about my cookbook collection and how I don’t really need more bought me a cookbook. Its the Splenda Collection. I’m loving it. Tonight I made Tasty Teriyaki Chicken. I’ll conclude tonight's book with the recipe :) Go check out the book. It’s great!!!
Tasty Teriyaki Chicken
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
1/2 cup Splenda granulated
1/2 cup soy sauce (we used lite)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Skinless, boneless chicken breasts (recipe calls for 12, we used 4 big ones)
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine everything except chicken. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
Preheat oven to 425*
Place chicken in lightly greased 9x13 pan (we used smaller 9x9 pan). Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn and brush other side.
Brush with sauce every 10 minutes. (A pain but worth it.) Bake for 30 minutes, turn and back another 30 minutes until no longer pink and juices run clear.
And for dessert.. try the Classic Carrot Cake YUMMY!!!
http://splenda.tastebook.com/recipes/1396992-Classic-Carrot-Cake
Happy New Year Everyone.. may this be the best yet!!!!
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