tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post3947776493468977732..comments2024-02-25T23:03:57.516-06:00Comments on Okieladybug: My First Real Christmas Dinnerokieladybug or okie_ladybughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09132286970223817033noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-90594171076849946672013-01-04T18:02:42.156-06:002013-01-04T18:02:42.156-06:00How Lovely and Touching. Happened on your blog by ...How Lovely and Touching. Happened on your blog by accident,and am so glad I did. Your sweet story made me smile. Blessings for 2013!sonrisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-79955204289050128512012-12-31T11:47:00.495-06:002012-12-31T11:47:00.495-06:00So sweet !
AnnaSo sweet !<br /><br />AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-53849112467372522732012-12-29T08:48:47.214-06:002012-12-29T08:48:47.214-06:00Sounds like you received the ultimate of Christmas...Sounds like you received the ultimate of Christmas gifts as well as giving the same to your daughter and friends. Jan Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-60809269139875694662012-12-29T07:13:11.741-06:002012-12-29T07:13:11.741-06:00OMG - we have so much in common! This was my firs...OMG - we have so much in common! This was my first year to cook Christmas dinner - and I'm 52! My mom always prepared a huge feast for Thanksgiving and Christmas each year, so I never had to do anything except "assist" and help in the preparations...taking my cues from her - but not knowing a thing without being told "what goes where."<br /><br />Well, I lost my mom (my best friend and mentor) this year and was determined to keep her traditions alive, so I crossed my fingers and dove in - and also made sure to have a supply of meds in case my cooking made anyone ill! I surprised myself by actually enjoying myself as I prepared the meal - and it actually came out wonderful, including my first ever turkey! It never crossed my mind how long those suckers took to cook over the years as I watched my mom pull it out of the oven - until I had to cook one myself.....can we say anxiety??!!!<br /><br />We felt my mom's presence as we all sat down together to enjoy our meal...I think she would have been proud! One other coincidence: my mom's name is/was Shirley Thompson!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554217555217790083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-2235456631597231212012-12-29T07:03:10.633-06:002012-12-29T07:03:10.633-06:00OMG - we have soooo much in common. This was MY f...OMG - we have soooo much in common. This was MY first time to fix Christmas dinner for my family this year - and I'm 52! My mom always did the cooking for the HUGE Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Over the years, I "helped" by chopping seasonings and taking direction from her - not knowing what in the heck I was doing. She was an EXCELLENT cook. I lost my mom this year - which was so hard - but was determined to keep up the tradition - so fingers crossed (and meds on standby in case I poisoned anyone) I "hunkered down" and made Christmas dinner, including my first ever time to cook a turkey - and it turned out great. Here's the other coincidence....my mom's name is/was Shirley Thompson!!!! <br /><br />Love your blog - so funny and entertaining!!! Your pics of your Christmas dinner are beautiful - so glad you were able to enjoy the day with your loved ones. That's what memories are made of.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Okie.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554217555217790083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-60428360600850276912012-12-28T17:20:29.099-06:002012-12-28T17:20:29.099-06:00That is exactly what it is all about! You just wa...That is exactly what it is all about! You just want your loved ones home for the holidays and the food is just a plus! Glad that you figured that out Shirley. Have a Happy New Year and God Bless you for opening your home to those who didn't have family home!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555452421297088756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-41966087645526473382012-12-28T16:37:26.970-06:002012-12-28T16:37:26.970-06:00This is just so wonderful that you were able to ma...This is just so wonderful that you were able to make this memory for them all. (And for you too!!)JennyKozarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384744152598954186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-25743163140352662182012-12-28T14:03:16.545-06:002012-12-28T14:03:16.545-06:00I agree ... it's the wonderful feeling of havi...I agree ... it's the wonderful feeling of having family and friends all together, enjoying the delicious meal, chatting, laughing, and having fun! <br /><br />I must be from the same old school as your Mother & Aunt Betty, because I totally love preparing large holiday meals. I am a pretty good cook and it's my time to shine. I love the challenge of doing 10-15 dishes and have them all ready at the same time ... and there are times when it definitely is a challenge! It's usually a 2 or 3 day process for me.<br /><br />The clean up after is not my fav, but it comes with the package. Now that I have learned to clean as I go (often running the dish washer 2 or 3 times during the day), the end task is much easier.<br /><br />I am so happy for you that your first Christmas Dinner was such a success ... and by the looks of everyone, they all had a great time! BTW, the pic of you and Shiane is fabulous! LOVE IT!!!<br /><br />Hugz,<br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519462888786070950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-48285458687144826122012-12-28T10:55:48.390-06:002012-12-28T10:55:48.390-06:00What fun for you all. Now I want dessert!What fun for you all. Now I want dessert!L.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07241571760790534486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-416973199788005252012-12-28T10:44:24.542-06:002012-12-28T10:44:24.542-06:00Oh, that just brings tears to my eyes. It's t...Oh, that just brings tears to my eyes. It's those little things that can bring us joy!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893177694453711720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-226280836740630353.post-69543161399022772722012-12-28T08:12:32.148-06:002012-12-28T08:12:32.148-06:00Exactly!!! It's the fellowship!Exactly!!! It's the fellowship!char52https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339837830431872181noreply@blogger.com