This year for some unexplained reason, I offered to host not one, but two family Christmas celebrations. One for Dh's mom's side of the family (F Family Christmast) and one for my mom, brother and sister (et al.) (aka. LGH Family Christmas) Oh...the grandiose thinking that was going on 6 months ago! UGH!
The first celebration is in T-minus 5 days. And the second on Christmas day (so 12 days.) I am kinda freaking out. Yes, I am a planner, but did I start planning months ago? HELLS NO! Ugh....I really don't know what I was thinking.
However, I have decided upon the menus for these two wonderful celebrations:
F Family Christmas:
(disclaimer: I am not making all this food. I was smart enough to suggest a pot luck and everyone is bringing at least one item. Such a lovely family! ))
Appetizers: Deviled Eggs
Shrimp w/cocktail sauce
A surprise app from Dh's aunt
Nacho Bean Dip
Entree:
Ham
Mashed Potatoes
Sugar Snap Peas
Corn
Broccoli
Sweet Potato Casserole
Macaroni and Cheese
Peppered Cabbage
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls
Desserts:
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Tapioca
LGH Family Christmas: This celebration is actually an overnight thing. I've invited my mom, brother and family and sister and family to come over Christmas Eve, sleep here and we can all open gifts together in the morning. So, breakfast is provided by moi and then we'll eat Christmas Lunch. So here's the plan:
Breakfast:
Breakfast Muffins (or Breakfast mini-quiches)
Cinnamon Rolls
Yogurt, fruit and granola
Lunch:
Turkey & Gravy
Stuffing
Mashed potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Green Beans
Corn
Cranberry Sauce
Rolls
Dessert:
Christmas Cookies
MAYBE a pie of some sort.
This is NOT a pot-luck even though I tried to suggest it...my family is very cheap and won't put forth either effort or money unless required to, so therefore I am footing the entire cost. Oh well...I guess that's family for you. (Watch...no one will offer to clean up either! Anyone want to place a bet?)
All festivities will take place downstairs in our newly renovated basement, and it should be wonderfully cramped and cozy!
