Feliz Navidad (12.7.25)

Royalty joined us for our Feliz Navidad dinner on December 7, 2025.  Mike's daughter, Audrey, had a "Bibbibity-bobbity-boo Makeover" at the Japanese Disneyland last month, and she emerged as Cinderella, a princess.  Audrey wore her Cinderella dress to our dinner.  She read books with her grandpa as I finished cooking.

Each week during December, I feature a different country's Christmas celebrations and food.  At our Feliz Navidad, we feasted on cheese enchiladas and posole, a Mexican soup made with roast pork, hominy, and tomatoes.  We drank homemade horchata and ate passionfruit cheesecake for dessert.

Mike's wife, Heidi, sometimes wears "fascinators" in her hair, like the royal family in Great Britain wear.  Heidi excels at crafts and appreciates fine handiwork, like the knit sweater and scarf she bought last year during their family trip to Latvia.  

Lisa's son, Michael K, and his family were also special guests.  They live in Kaysville, which is a 40 minute drive from our home, so we are delighted to see them whenever they can join us.  

Rebekah has a new job at American Express.  She is a compliance specialist for financial transactions.  

Michael K and Rebekah's son, Soren, checked out the Christmas ornaments--our wooden nutcrackers.

Michael and Rebekah's daughter, Lily, was dressed for Christmas in her red velveteen dress with white trim.  She looked like one of Santa Claus' elves!