Just a little about our Christmas

@GardenGerty (161165)
United States
December 29, 2024 6:43pm CST
We had prepared and frozen some really nice Mexican Salisbury Steaks at home, and took them to eat at my brother's house. It was Christmas Eve. My brother always takes us out to eat and we wanted to do something that we could easily enjoy at their home, as he was having a Christmas Eve service at his church. This filled the bill nicely. We had tater tots and Brussels sprouts and home made cookies with them. Bob had gone out and gotten 90% lean ground beef to make this dish. I have copied the recipe as it was in a cookbook/history book he had checked out. I fully intend for him to make them again so I can pack lots of work lunches with them. My sister-in-law loves to bake. She was "at work" ( in her home office) when we got there, but most days she works from home. She scans and codes medical records for a large hospital system. The way her job has evolved in the last two years the office now only has one live person in at a time besides the supervisor. They take turns. She only drives in once every six work days. They are training a new employee and then it will be once every seventh work day that she will go in. Bob woke up sick Christmas morning. We visited and opened gifts while he slept. I drove us home. Pretty low key, I would say. Hope you are having a good in between week.
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@snowy22315 (182777)
• United States
30 Dec
Sounds like a good visit except for Bob being sick,
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
I just hope SIL stayed healthy. They were going to visit her brothers. Her mom passed away this summer.
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@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Dec
What a nice time. Low key is nice. I find low key much more enjoyable as I have gotten older.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
Yes. No squabbles or fights nothing major, just visits.
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@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Dec
@GardenGerty ......That is so nice.
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@kareng (62653)
• United States
30 Dec
Sorry Bob got sick! But glad you got to get a visit in!!
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
Yes, it was good to see them. So many people have this norovirus this year. I think more than usual.
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@rakski (126771)
• Philippines
30 Dec
I think that's a great way of celebrating, together with family. I hope Bob is better now
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
Yes, he truly is better now.
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@rakski (126771)
• Philippines
2 Jan
@GardenGerty great to know that
@TheHorse (220747)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Dec
Merry Christmas! I hope Bob feels better.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
He feels better but he still worries that it will double back and get him again.
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
30 Dec
I hate that Bob was sick over Christmas, but no one can predict that, unfortunately. Hopefully next year you will both be well for the holiday.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
This is kind of a self limiting illness. Unlike the last several years where he has had major stuff going wrong. I am thankful that those things seem to be in the past.
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@MarieCoyle (39168)
2 Jan
@GardenGerty It's good he has been on an upswing. I recall one Christmas having pneumonia, and another one I was in the hospital, It makes you appreciate the holidays more after you miss out on one with your family.
@AmbiePam (94517)
• United States
30 Dec
They sure sound tasty. I’m just sorry Bob got sick.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
This had green chilies and pimientos and onions in it. Was a nice twist.
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Dec
It's not doing to bad so far.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
It is good to have some peaceful time.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
@kaylachan Wishing you a better 2025.
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@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Dec
@GardenGerty Don't I know it?
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@Tampa_girl7 (50744)
• United States
30 Dec
Sorry to hear that Bob didn’t feel well.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
This bug seems to have been everywhere this year.
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@wolfgirl569 (108824)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Dec
Hope Bob is feeling better now.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
Yes, this week is better. We postponed some things just trying to rest up.
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@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Dec
Christmas seemed to come and go rather quickly this year, I hope Bob is feeling much better,
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
It did, that is for sure, but I feel very content.
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@sallypup (61862)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Dec
That's too bad about Bob. Your Christmas sounds festive otherwise.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
30 Dec
It was more of the same of what I caught at school.
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@JudyEv (342474)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Dec
Our Christmas was low-key too but that was okay with us. I'm sorry Bob was sick. We've put off joining friends for New Year until tomorrow because I have a very sore ear. I saw the doctor this morning and it's easing off with the medication.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
I am so sorry about your ear. Is it an infection? Did you need some antibiotics?
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@LindaOHio (182941)
• United States
30 Dec
I hope Bob is feeling better. Have a good week.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
Yes, Bob is better now. We have both taken it easy while I have been on this break.
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@LindaOHio (182941)
• United States
20h
@GardenGerty I'm glad to hear it.
• Philippines
30 Dec
I hope Bob is okay now. That's a lovely Christmas. We open presents with the whole fam and had a fun games.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
We usually play games but being sick and having work schedule for my sister in law kind of interfered this year.
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@jstory07 (140370)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Dec
Sorry Bob woke up sick. The rest of your day sounded good.
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
I hate to hear when anyone gets sick, but this virus seems to really be making the rounds.
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• United States
31 Dec
My husband been sick for two weeks
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@GardenGerty (161165)
• United States
1 Jan
That is just awful. I am sorry.
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