The next day Phil and I went to LasikPlus to see if I was a good candidate for LASIK. I was pleased to find out that they could actually do surgery that same afternoon. We ran a few errands, went to the pharmacy for some eyedrops for post surgery, and by 5:30 that evening I was the happy owner of new eyes. It is amazing to me how quickly that can be done. My eyes are still very red, but should be cleared in a couple weeks. I still have some times where it is not so easy to focus, and it is hard to see, but it is supposed to get better with time. I am excited to be without contacts or glasses after 25 years.
We spent the rest of the week in preparation for Christmas. We had our Christmas Eve Feast at Karen and Doug's house this year. Mom and Dad were there for Christmas. What was on the menu this year?
Prime Rib
Ham
Deli Turkey
Shrimp
Stuffing
Bacon wrapped, cream cheese jalapenos
Stuffed mushrooms.
Rainbow Jello
Rolls
Raspberry honey butter
Fresh fruit and dip
vegetable tray
twiced baked potatoes
Smoked oysters
Deviled eggs
Bon Bons
Chocolate mint stick
Carrot pudding
Egg nog
Soda pop
Crock Pot Stuffing
1 cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup parsley sprigs
2- 8 oz. cans of mushrooms
12-13 cups dried bread crumbs or cubes
2 eggs beatgen well
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. sage
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1/2 tsp. marjoram
3-1/2 to 4-1/2 cups chicken broth
Melt butter in skillet, Saute onion, celery, parsley, and mushrooms. Pour over bread crumbs in large mixing bowl. Add seasonings. Mix well. Pour in enough broth to moisten. Add eggs. Mix together well. Pack lighlty into crockpot. Cover and set on high for 45 minutes, then to low for 4-8 hours.
I love this stuffing. It is awesome for Thanksgiving or anytime really. I like it on a turkey sandwich with a few cranberries.
Bon Bons
BON BONS
1 Can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butter
3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
Almond extract
Dipping Chocolate or chocolate chips
finely chopped almonds or pecans
Soften the butter but don't melt it. Mix with the milk and powdered sugar. Add about 4 drops of almond extract. Put in the freezer for 3-4 hours. Remove and roll into small balls, about a teaspoon size. Place on wax paper and freeze for one more hour. Melt your chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Dip frozen bon bons in chocolate then roll in nuts. I put them in mini cupcake baking papers. Store them in the freezer for a yummy cold treat.
I start my healthy eating plan tomorrow!! It was very delicious though.
We had a fun Christmas program which included a little bit of everything, even some impressive untalents. Chlesea can catch a pen in her mouth as it rolls down her nose. We played some fun games and sang "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Mom and Dad had us draw numbers to see what part we had in the song. We had to sing our number and do the actions. We could do it alone or have others help us. It was very fun to watch everyone do their part. Karen read "Twas the Night Before Christmas."
We ended the program with reading Luke 1 and Luke 2 then some in Matthew. Family prayer was special that evening as we knelt together and were grateful for each other and for this Christmas season we have to remember and give thanks for the Savior. I feel very blessed and thankful for the life I have had and for those who have taken care of me, taught me, and loved me. Where would I be without good family?
Happy Holidays!
