Dec. 25, 2008 - A Homemade Christmas-Jesse Tree & Christmas Morning Treat

This year we used a Jesse Tree devotional and used the ornaments that were included in the devotional.  While my husband read to us each night from the scriptures, he used the devotional only as a reference for the scripture reading.  It was a special treat to read through scripture with the focus on the coming birth of our Savior.  Here is a picture of our little tree that we used to put the Jesse Tree ornaments on.

The artwork that came with the devotion was very pretty.  We just printed it out on cardstock.


There seems to be a lot of resources for the Jesse Tree devotions and ornaments to go along with it.  I think for next year we will research this a little more and perhaps even make our own ornaments. 

On Christmas morning each year I make Monkey Bread (aka pluckett).  It makes the house smell all wonderful and warm.  These are made with store bought biscuits, everything doesn't have to be completely homemade, right?


Monkey Bread

3 cans buttermilk biscuits
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter

Cut each biscuit in quarters. Shake biscuits in bag with sugar and cinnamon.  Layer biscuits in a greased bundt cake pan.  You can sprinkle nuts in between layers if you like. 
In a small pan melt brown sugar and butter together and boil for minute.  Pour over biscuits and bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.  Cool 10 minutes and invert on plate.  To serve, just pinch off and eat with fingers.  Or for a more civilized serving, cut and serve on plates and eat with forks. 

I have really enjoyed this series on A Homemade Christmas.  Simply Vintagegirl (my little girl) has done a wonderful job hosting this.  Next week, Jan 1st, will be the last in this series.  I hope you can join in then and maybe post some of those items that you had to keep a secret.

Here is the picture that we sent out in our Christmas cards this year.


Emily Rose, Bently Scribbles and Breezy Tulip.

We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

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Dec. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Shutterbug

I LOVE monkey bread! My mom used to make that when we were little! (We ate it with our fingers.) :)
I'll have to check out the Jesse Tree stuff. I'd never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing that. :)
I miss you!
Marie :)

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Dec. 26, 2008 - YUMMO

Posted by Anonymous

Monkey Bread is soooo good. You can also use butterscotch instant pudding & butter if you low on the other ingredients! mmmmmmmmm!

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Dec. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jenn4him

The picture of Monkey Bread made me especially hungry! And your Christmas picture is simply lovely. Have a happy new year!
Jenn

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