We have a Christmas season tradition with two of our family friends – the Stutzmans and the Zaniewskis. We get together for the majority of one day to do a progressive dinner. It is proving to be a great tradition, and we can’t believe how quickly our families are growing. Last year there were the four Stutzmans, two Kovars and two Zaniewskis. This year we added two more with Charlie and Lynnae. And next year there will be two additional – Caleb Stutzman and Tanna Zaniewski. If we keep going at this rate, we may need to find a new venue for the event. :)
This year’s progressive dinner was on the same day as Lynnae’s dance recital. We started at the Zaniewski’s for the appetizer, moved to our house for the main course, and then the Stutzmans treated everyone to Cold Stone for dessert. For some reason I got it in my head that I really wanted to have prime rib, and that I could make it. Everything was fine until the day before, when I realized that I was slightly crazy. Not only have I never made a prime rib before, but I’ve also never seen it prepared! I was really nervous about it. I read way too many reviews of my chosen recipe on allrecipes.com. Andy had to help so that my nerves wouldn’t take me down... But the prime rib turned out beautifully. (And we had several fantastic prime rib and provolone sandwiches over the course of the next week!) Cold Stone was also very tasty. I think that Charlie was the luckiest there. He ate from Matt, Candice, Lynnae and my bowls!
All in all we had a great time, even more fun this year than last... And we can’t wait for next year!
This year’s progressive dinner was on the same day as Lynnae’s dance recital. We started at the Zaniewski’s for the appetizer, moved to our house for the main course, and then the Stutzmans treated everyone to Cold Stone for dessert. For some reason I got it in my head that I really wanted to have prime rib, and that I could make it. Everything was fine until the day before, when I realized that I was slightly crazy. Not only have I never made a prime rib before, but I’ve also never seen it prepared! I was really nervous about it. I read way too many reviews of my chosen recipe on allrecipes.com. Andy had to help so that my nerves wouldn’t take me down... But the prime rib turned out beautifully. (And we had several fantastic prime rib and provolone sandwiches over the course of the next week!) Cold Stone was also very tasty. I think that Charlie was the luckiest there. He ate from Matt, Candice, Lynnae and my bowls!
All in all we had a great time, even more fun this year than last... And we can’t wait for next year!
Candice and Matt at Cold Stone... I think they are near food coma. :)
Joe and Jacob at Cold Stone
Candice, Jacob and Carleigh after dinner
Joe after dinner
Jacob was happily playing all night. Here he is torn between taking the handle off of Charlie's plane or drinking from his sippy cup!
Carleigh after dinner - showing Candice how to smile (really smile) for a picture.
Matt showing Jacob how to bounce.
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