I am sure you all wanted to know how the prime rib turned out....well it was AUH MAZ ING
Getting it prepped...butter on the sides and pepper onion powder and garlic powder on the top
So 450 temp for 30 mins then down to 275 for the next few hours and we (Me, Laura and Makayla) took turns basting it...delicious
You have to see both sides....then we let it sit for 30 mins before cutting into it....
I didnt take any pictures of our dinner because we were all so shocked at the dinner. I even teared up a bit in thankfulness for those who thought so much of us to give us something so wonderful. We had mashed potatoes and gravy (made from the drippings) and some corn. It was so wonderful. I think the kids just looked at it for 5 mins and talked about how great it was to have it. Then we said prayer and thanked Heavenly Father for the men who provided for us. The prayer was one of the sweetest I have ever heard from my boy...must be doing something right i guess...
BEFORE all of that was Christmas...i got a few picts but we had a low key one.
My kids have a special aunt who takes really good care of them. Every year she begs and pleads for a list from my kids, to no avail, this year there was an actual list...The kids got some stuff on the list, I think they were pleasantly surprised.
Jake got his first shot gun from his dad, this is big news people. Means that Jake is finally in the ranks of the older siblings and can go hunting next year! He is so excited.
My panorama try was not very successful but eh...its what you get.
as a family we exchange names and you have to give something you can do or love to someone else...Jake got the shot gun from dad, Dad got a coupon book from Jake (he made it all up by himself)
He also gathered money from his siblings so Shane and I could go on a date. Super cute! Well manly i guess he said he is manly now.
Brenda gave John the gift of music she went through her music with him and filled an ipod so he could have some of his own music. It was nice to see them finding common ground. Makayla gave me a drawing and some chocolate, Laura gave Makalya an ornament she made in class...I gave Brenda a ring I have worn since she was born. Shane bought me a ring after Brenda was born made of Black Hills Gold with a little tiny diamond in it. When she was 10 she asked if she could have it I told her when she gets older...Well this was the year...she was thoroughly surprised i gave to her and even teared up a bit. It has been tough the past week or 2 not having that ring on, but i know she loves it...
The kids got a ton of movies this year
Note that Brenda is excited about the Twilight series which she bought for herself and I wrapped and kindly told her she was gay for needing it.....just saying we had to watch ALLLLLL of them...all of them
John got a watch he wanted so bad and a Transformer but i think his watch had his eye for a while, Jake is messing with his Transformer....
I didnt get many pictures of the girls but they were thrilled to get some new things. The men who gave us all of the meat also gave each child a gift card to Walmart. It was a surprise to the kids but they were certainly very grateful. I am often in awe of my kids. They are so grateful and happy for anything they receive. They told their dad to go to work and thank the men who brought them things and asked if there was anything they could do for those men. The kids I have are so charitable and loving.
As we pondered on our year before we actually opened gifts we had a prayer and in the prayer Makalya asked for Heavenly Fathers love to surround my sister and her family because of the loss of her small baby. I was so touched that she would think that much of her Aunt Eileen. That on a day that gifts would be given my children thought enough to send love, thoughts and prayers to my sister who is still reeling from the loss of her sweet Rosie. I specifically remember her saying to let Eileen and her family know how much we love them and hope for a better year for them.
The true grace of God is watching my children grow into awesome human beings. Knowing that all of the mistakes i have made (and repented for) ARE in the past. We together have created children who love their family where ever they are and whatever they believe and want only for them to know of the love they have for them.
It was a blessed Christmas, a great time to be with my children and rest...just rest...On to another year.
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