Christmas

Well, as good as I thought I was yesterday, today has started out very shaky.  I let my bread rising over night and the loaf bread fell because it rose to long, it did cook well, but looks like hell.  The rolls that I made looked perfect, but I over cooked them.  Yes, I said I over cooked them. SOOOO, I am having to start over with the bread which is going to be very tough since I need the oven all day for the other food.  And bread is suppose to be my thing....how did this happen!

And by the way, the popcorn balls that look wonderful, taste good but are a little soft.  What the F#@@$.

Arg....

It has been a few hours and I am almost over my meltdown.  I will say that John is happy to see me recover.  I think he thought it was touch and go for a while.

Since we are not opening presents till after lunch, when the kids arrive, John has been spending his time playing games on the iPad.  Yes, he has a tough life. 

Dinner did go well.  My second batch of bread turned out perfect.  The prime rib was delicious and everyone got great gifts.  Cheri and the girls came over.  It was wonderful to see them, but of course, I got no pictures during the event except for a few of the kids opening presents.  I am so bad at taking pictures.

Christmas was great!

And then there is the day after (Boxing Day for those born over the pond) ......

And yes, Tasha is still asleep (the only person in the family that can stay up past 10:00 pm).