Christmas 2010

We were so blessed this Christmas to have Ryan home for two weeks! It just so happened that he was on his general surgery rotation and two weeks-off are automatically built into that rotation! We could have just stopped there because that was the best present EVER!

Kaitlyn was the first one to wake up this year. As soon as Lincoln woke up he said, "It's Christmas time!" These pictures show what "Christmas Time" was like at our house.

Christmas wouldn't be complete without Reuben putting together Lego sets. Kaitlyn is jamming out on her new ipod shuffle. Kaitlyn's reaction was priceless when she opened this gift! She was so excited/surprised to actually get a shuffle. We had told the kids that this christmas was going to be pretty small this year. But through many blessings we were able to provide a wonderful christmas for the kiddos.

Dad putting together gifts

Lincoln played all day with Woody and Buzz. His monologue between the two was hilarious! He got us to laugh so hard we cried a couple of times.

Eve is so proud of her babies and pillow pet

I was so excited for Christmas dinner when I got to use our china, which was handed down by my grandmother, for the first time. We are so thankful for the wonderful families which were able to celebrate Christmas with us.

Red Enchiladas

This is one of our favorite family recipes. I got this recipe from my wonderful sister-in-law Becky.

2 chicken breasts cooked and cubed

1 can chili con carne/no beans (we use chili with beans)

1/2 pound Monterey jack cheese, shredded

1 can Enchilada sauce (Rosarita is the best)

sprinkling of onion powder 

8-10 flour tortillas

Cook chicken and dice. Assemble enchiladas by putting chicken onion powder and cheese inside. I first mix these up in a bowl together to make it easier. Roll up tortillas and put in a 9x13 inch pan. Pour enchilada sauce and chili all over the top of the tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. 

These are yummy with a dollop of sour cream on top or to make it restaurant style you could put some shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes on top.

Enjoy!!