weekends

I've gone back and noticed that I've failed to mention the excitement on the weekends. Let's back up first: I really enjoy cooking for a crowd. I had basically cooked Christmas dinner for my fam's Christmas dinner (my hubby cooked the ham) but I was in charge of the turkey and everything else, except for the green bean cassarole my sis-in law brought (which was yummy!!)
And when the in-laws came over for a sunday afternoon lunch (almost all of them) I had cooked fajitas and really had a good time preparing everything and watching them enjoy their meal. Now I must admit that the refried beans and cheesy taco rice? that they brought were a yummy addition to the main course. We spent the day vsiting and eating. We had a really good time. My hubby really enjoyed getting to spend time w/his fam, especially since his hours don't let him attend the bi-monthly saturdays at Granny's.
I also went to my sister's to craft one day. We took old Christmas cards and turned them into placemats. A clever idea, I must admit!! We had a really good time. Even though mine weren't as creative as the others', my sis ensured me that they were acceptable. !! :)
I really enjoy making special time for my family. It means a lot to me and I relish the time that my little ones get to visit with everyone!!!
love to all
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oh yeah, I forgt to mention that I found four little puppies in pepper's whelping box the next morning.. now there are seven!!! they're sooooo cute!!! five of them are marked up like border collies, two will look more like pepper, but with bigger spots on their backs!