Christmas ABC's

Before I get to my main topic, I just want to say I think the BCS needs a major overhaul! It is so all about the money and prestige. The SEC is afraid to get their butts whooped by the MWC or WAC. Pretty sad! TCU should be playing Florida and BSU should be playing Cincy. We got cheated!

ok...on to the rest of my thoughts. Busy day but tolerable. Once again - love hanging out with my friends this evening. We are so lucky to have them!

To celebrate the season a few ABC's.  I saw the ABC's on someone elses blog and thought I would come up with my own list :0

A - O Come let us ADORE him - Christ the Lord
B - Baby Jesus - the reason for the season
C - Caroling Caroling through the snow - Christmas bells are ringing
D - Decorations on the tree - or where ever you decide to put them
E - Excitement
F - Festivities with family and friends
G - Gifts of the Season
H - Holly
I - Ice and snow BRR
J - Jolly old St Nicholas
K - we three KINGS of Orient are
L - Lumps of Coal - have you been naughty?
M - Mistletoe - Kiss me please
N - Nativity
O - Orange at the bottom of my stocking
P - Packages tied with ribbons and bows
Q - the Quay where the 3 ships came sailing in
R - Rudolph the red nose Reindeer
S - Stockings were hung by the children with care
T - O Tannenbaum
U - Underwear because that is what you get for Christmas when you stop believing in Santa
V - Vacation from the cares of the world for a day
W - Wreaths
X - XOXO for everyone
Y- Yule Log on the fire
Zzzzzzz Zonked out


On that note - a quick recipe before bed
Chunky Clam Dip - can't leave it alone

3 6½ ounce cans chopped clams, juice reserved
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 pint sour cream
⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
6 scallions, chopped fine
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce or Franks hot sauce
¾ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Celery salt
Dried parsley
Pepper
Paprika

In a large sieve set over a bowl drain clams, reserving clam juice, and in another bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream until very smooth. Whisk 2-3 tablespoons reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients, adjusting seasonings to taste.
Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving. Serve with potato chips.

Ta Ta for now