Since our youngest son, David, had to work on Saturday when oldest son Bill and his family could come, we had Christmas dinner on Christmas for David and his girlfriend Hannah, and another Christmas dinner on Saturday when my sister Sue, Bill and his family, and Javid could all come. It was a bit hectic but we sure had a great extended Christmas.
Of course we had lots of good food. I made a boneless pork loin glazed with pincherry jelly. Wow was that good! And we had Will’s cheesecake, pumpkin pies, garlic mashed potatoes (that have 8 oz. of cream cheese, a cup of sour cream and a 1/4 pound of butter whipped with them, plus 1/2 tsp. of garlic salt, then baked) plus a green bean casserole (our Provider green beans of course!), candied carrots (big Nantes chunks from the pantry) and tons of snack goodies. Whew!
Now I can get started at canning up lots of meats from the leftover pork loin, chicken, and beef. Cool.
And we’re plenty busy too with our little seed business, Seed Treasures (see new box above blog), packing and shipping seeds. It’s really fun to be sharing seeds with so many different people!
We’re looking back on all we’ve accomplished during the past year and we’re so excited about the New Year coming soon and all our plans for spring. May you, too, look with enthusiasm, toward the coming year. HAPPY NEW YEAR! — Jackie
Jackie you are the richest lady I know. You are truly blessed.
I wish you all the best in the coming year.
Zelda,
Spencer’s thinking “Can we keep her???”
All,
Bill and Kelly tell me that Ava is my “Mini Me” and yes, I can sure see it, looking at my baby pictures. And she LOVES animals and gardening. Now if we can just find her a pony…..
Me too – I think Ava looks just like Jackie! How fun for you! Soencer being sat on is just a hoot. Wonder what he’s thinking?
Those garlic mashed potatoes sound fantastic. Unfortunately my cardiologist will not approve and I cannot afford another cardio by-pass surgery.
Love the picture of Ava and Spencer! I bet that sweet smile just melts you!
I’m glad you had time to update us. I’ve been waiting.
I was also thinking how much your grand daughter favors you Jackie. Wishing you and your family a very prosperous New year. Love your blog.
Granddaughter Ava certainly looks like her grandmother Jackie. How special for you, Jackie.Merry Christmas to all and a healthy and prosperous and safe New Year.
Pups and kids…could a post be any cuter? Thanks for sharing, JC…your blog is greatness! Happy New Year from a fan in Texas!
TXCOMT
I think little Ava looks like her Grandma Jackie in her smile. The best kind of legacy!
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