December 25, 2005 8:23 PM
How I spent Christmas Eve
Since big families arouse so much curiosity, I thought you might get a kick out of seeing what it looks like to make enchiladas for our crowd:
Note the humongous skillet, which has been my faithful companion for years and years! And my retro I Love Lucy apron - a recent addition and very practical. Made of oilcloth to wipe clean.
Pictures by my hubby Tripp.
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Comments
Nice to see someone else makes enchiladas for Christmas. I always make them for Christmas dinner. People here in Missiouri think it's a "California thing" but really we are just tired of turkey! Wish I had the counterspace you do though. :) Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Lori F | December 25, 2005 10:13 PM
GREAT pics!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: molly | December 25, 2005 10:36 PM
For some reason, I told my son today I know a woman with twelve kids. He couldn't imagine how a mom could take care of that many kids. He was very impressed. So am I, especially after seeing that picture!
Posted by: Mel | December 26, 2005 12:42 AM
My husband who loves enchiladas saw your feast and said, "Wow, that's a lot of enchiladas!" I think he might be wishing he had some, too. :D First thing I noticed was your new apron. Too cute!
Posted by: mrs.s. | December 26, 2005 2:27 PM
Barbara!! thank you so much for sharing the pictures! first thing i noticed was the apron! TOO cute! perhaps i'm a little baised though, let me explain. First post you mentioned the Lucy oil cloth aprons I showed my hubby, he had compassion and spoiled me...i picked the SAME one you're wearing!!! LOL! I will have to email you a picture! *grins*
~Kristy
Posted by: Kristy | December 27, 2005 6:58 PM
I love those pictures. :-) I don't know how you ever find time to write.Maybe you have to, to keep your sanity. :-)
Posted by: Julana | December 27, 2005 7:09 PM
Your family traditions are inspiring. I think it is time for my family to start something new to preserve as a tradition. I am also curious about when you ever find time to write.
P.S. I would love to have a nice large surface like this to prepare our meals on.
Posted by: Rebecca P. | December 28, 2005 11:59 AM
Your energy level amazes me....I admire your selfless commitment to all those precious lives!
Posted by: Debi D | December 28, 2005 12:32 PM
Yowzer, you got your apron! I love it! I'm just making a quickstop by your site, I have vacation withdrawals while staying in a computer-free house, and not home for many days YET.
Posted by: floorplan | December 30, 2005 2:53 PM
AHHH! So fun! I pray the LORD graces us with a large family as you have been graced with!!! That has been our dream, and we pray for it often! : )
grace and peace be with you in Christ!
Posted by: shawnda | January 1, 2006 10:06 PM
