Christmas was fantastic!  I just love being home with my family, relaxing, playing and eating.  Several of Judson's siblings were in town for the holidays, so it was fun to have them over on not only Christmas Eve but Christmas day as well.  Now onto New Years Eve and and new year!  We're planning a taco bar for New Year's Eve, and the traditional Fondue at 2 at Judson's sister's home for New Years Day.  We thought about going skiing, but it's so so cold outside!  That will have to wait until it warms up a bit.
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Fat Cats, IFly and Costa Vida
Tuesday:  Party with friends
Wednesday:  Taco Bar Mel's Tacos Supreme, My Favorite Cheeseball, and Clone of a Cinnabon
Thursday:  Fondue at 2!  We're bringing 4 lbs. of marinated chicken, I'll be using this recipe Rosemary Ranch Chicken and my greek marinade that I like.
Friday:  Larson Cousins Party  Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas and Mexican Chopped Salad
Saturday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo
Sunday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu

The week of Christmas has arrived!  What a fun time of year.  I really love everything about the holidays (except maybe my shrinking wallet:), and I think the food is a major component!  I really try to keep things simple so I'm not in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun.  But I also want it to taste delicious and be special.  On Christmas day I have a tradition of cooking up a million rolls (I use Rhodes--easy!), having several different deli meat and cheese choices, yummy dips with crackers and veggies, and salads.  I set everything out, and invite anyone over that is able.  We play games, watch movies, take on a little xbox, etc.  Super fun!  This year we're hosting the Wall family Christmas Eve Celebration.  When Jud's parents are out of the country (which is actually quite often, they are currently on mission #7, or is it #8?, I've lost track!) we take over for Christmas Eve.  We love having family over to share this special time.

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Homemade Cafe Rio
Tuesday:  Larson family party!
Wednesday:  Awesome Baked Ham and Sweet Dinner Rolls  (the family is bringing Augratin potatoes, salads, green bean casserole, appetizers and dessert)
Thursday Breakfast:  Charleston Breakfast Casserole, Yogurt Granola Parfaits, and Hashbrowns
Thursday Lunch/Dinner:  Rhodes Rolls, Several Different Lunchmeats, Cheese Variety, Cranberry Relish with Cream Cheese, Costco Vegetable Tray, Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce, Cowboy Caviar with Tortilla Chips, and Italian Green Salad
Friday:  Leftovers from Christmas
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Easy Lasagna with Garlic Bread and Green Salad

Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup, Green Salad with Crusty Bread and Peanut Butter Bars Perfected
Tuesday:  Fish Tacos
Wednesday:   French Dip Sandwiches, Cottage Fries and Relish Tray
Thursday:  Crouton crusted chicken with Garden Orzo risotto and Green Salad
Friday:  Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup
Saturday:  Landon's birthday dinner!
Sunday:  Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles, Spinach Salad and Garlic Toast