Christmas Celebrations begin!

Well Christmas has officially begun!  Last Saturday we drove to Michael and Charity's home in Prattville for our Christmas.  Tim and I made our loaded potato soup, packed up the presents and headed down.  We had a great time seeing everyone.  See below some pictures of the day.  Again, my camera is so out dated the pictures are not good quality but you get the idea!  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Loaded Potato Soup

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup flour

8 cups half-and-half

1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, melted

pepper

garlic powder

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Dice unpeeled red potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.

 Place in large saucepan; cover with water and bring to a boil.

 Let boil for 10 minutes or until 3/4 cooked.

In a separate pan, combine melted margarine and flour, mixing until smooth.

Place over low heat and gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly.

Continue to stir until smooth and liquid begins to thicken.

 Add melted Velveeta.

Stir well.

Drain potatoes and add to cream mixture.

Stir in pepper, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Place soup into individual serving bowls and top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, chives and parsley

Tim's favorite Potato soup

"I've run 9miles, its time for lunch!"

Charity made these pumpkins!  I love them hint, hint ;)

After lunch nap, notice the antlers

Allie, on your mark, get set, unwrap!!

Tim's best Cam Newton impression!

Michael  getting his guitar (christmas from last year)  tuned!