On Christmas Eve, we always have our version of a "seven fishes" feast. I think this is an Italian tradition, as Daddy's family has been doing this for a long time. You are supposed to have certain types of fish, like rehydrated salted cod (yikes!) but we just make sure we have at least seven yummy seafood dishes. This year we prepared shrimp cocktail, fried calamari, clam chowder, fried shrimp, crab dip, grilled scallops, baked and fried cod, fried mahi mahi, and grilled salmon. Daddy is the fish master, and was in charge of most of the cooking. He grills a mean scallop, and makes salmon much better than any restaurant. Someday you two will be old enough to appreciate that!
We were so happy that Papaw, Grandma, Uncle Jim, and the Poehner family were able to join us.
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| The Feast! |
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| Yet again, Lily joins us through the TV screen. |
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| The kids' table: Despite your expression, you really liked it and thought it was fancy! |
Unfortunately, I had a small stomach bug so I ate 3 crackers and a roll. Everyone else really seemed to like the feast! Wyatt, you and Bella both loved the fried shrimp. Calamari is a favorite of yours as well.
After dinner we went to Christmas Eve service at our church. We were packed in like sardines, but it was a nice service. The candles were a big hit with you, Wyatt. I think you were excited to be trusted with fire. For me, there's nothing quite like having the sanctuary lit only with hundreds and hundreds of candles. It's magical, and my favorite part of Christmas Eve. (Sorry, Ken. The fish feast does rank a close second!)
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