What an awesome, awesome Christmas!  Talking to our missionary was the highlight, but being with family and good friends was SOOO good too!  Now, trying to de-clutter and enjoy the rest of the break.  The kiddos go back to school on Monday, they are so excited  (haha!  Insert massive amount of sarcasm here).  I really  have just scavenged leftovers all week.   Tonight for New Years Eve we're ordering Chinese and playing games with my mom and brother's family.  Tomorrow is the awesome Warner 'Fondue at 2' and Sunday we're having friends over for dinner.  Here's my Sunday menu:

Spicy Honey Chicken
Easy Parmesan Risotto
Autumn Pear Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
Rhodes Rolls

It's the most wonderful time of the year!  On Christmas Day I always bake Rhodes Rolls, have an assortment of lunch meats and cheese out along with fresh fruit and veggies.  I also like to have lots of appetizer type foods.  Here are some of the recipes I'm planning to make;
Creamy Green Chile Queso Dip with Mini Tacos
Veggie Train (Check my facebook for a picture of this--so cute!) with  Ranch Dressing
My Favorite Cheese Ball with crackers
Best Ever Deviled Eggs
Apples and Bischoff Spread
Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Pear Pomegranate Spinach Salad


And for Christmas Breakfast:
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
Fruit Tray
Bacon

'Tis the time of year for good food!  Judson and I host an annual Christmas party every year.  I have each couple bring either an appetizer or a dessert to share.  We generally have plenty of both salty and sweet snacks.  Last year I made these tasty sandwiches Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches and they were a hit!  No more expensive Costco sandwich trays, I'm doing these again this year.
Here's my menu for this week:
Monday:  Crustless Carmelized Onion Quiche with Raspberry Muffins and Spinach Salad
Tuesday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo with Green Salad
Wednesday:  Cheesy Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Thursday:  Sausage, Butternut and Wild Rice Soup (I use ground natural sausage) with Almost Famous Breadsticks
Friday:  Work Party
Saturday:  Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches and Vegetable Tray
Sunday:  Landon's Birthday!!!!  He wants Homemade Cafe Rio Salads/Burritos and Confetti Cake and Ice Cream.

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Honey Lime Enchiladas with Beans and Quinoa Salad
Tuesday:  Sloppy Joes with Vegetable Tray and Chips
Wednesday:  Cuban Black Beans and Rice with Tortillas and Greens
Thursday:  Skillet Swedish Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli and Rolls
Friday:  Ward Christmas Party!  Love this time of year!
Saturday:  Waffles, Eggs, Bacon and OJ
Sunday:  Dinner at a friend's house

I love comfort foods in the winter.  Soups, warm bread and baked goods.  Yummmmm!!!  Here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Jud's Birthday!  Zupa's, here we come!
Tuesday:  Stromboli, Green Salad and Chips
Wednesday:  Turkey Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
Thursday:  Chicken Fettucine Alfredo and Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Waffles, Eggs and Bacon
Sunday:  Our Wall family tradition is to get together for the First Presidency Christmas Devotional and make Santa Trains.  We usually do a soup bar.  Here's what I'm making:  Slow Cooker Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup with Almost Famous Breadsticks