Christmas has come and gone yet again. Ours was really good - low key and filled with the magic of the season. I hope yours was great too!
After I put in my half-day before the much-awaited break, I picked up Kathryn and we headed back into town to finish up the last of the Christmas prep.
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Naturally, we needed a Starbucks break. |
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The sunset that welcomed us back home. |
Christmas Eve Day was all about preparing! We had a small gathering for Christmas Eve with my in-laws but there was still lots to do. Top priority: making Christmas cookies for Santa.
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Kathryn was in charge of quality control. |
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Her gingerbread house looks like it has been through a tornado. She takes quality control serious on many levels. |
Once I was in full-on cooking mode, I forgot to take pictures of nearly everything.
Christmas 2014 Menu
Appetizers
Pigs in a Blanket (because, of course), a variety of nuts and a cheese, cracker and grapes platter
Dinner
Beef tenderloin, lasagna, sage brown butter brussel sprouts, garlic bread and salad
Dessert
Fudge and chocolate cheesecake with chocolate ganache (actually got a picture!)
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Festive drink! A sparkling White Christmas sangria. |
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Setting out Santa's cookies, milk and a carrot for his reindeer. |
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Annual reading of The Night Before Christmas. |
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Santa came! |
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My favorite time of year. |
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Christmas morning! At 7:45 a.m. K ran into our room screaming "It's Christmas! It's Christmas!" |
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That right-out-of-bed look. |
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Couldn't believe she got the maraca she asked for. |
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Reading a letter that Santa left her. |
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Our traditional Christmas breakfast. I don't even know what it's called. A friend of mine made it years ago at an office party and since then I've made this three ingredient dish the past few years (2 croissant rolls of dough - I get the reduced fat ones, not that it makes a huge difference with this one, Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage and a block of cream cheese).
There's no thrills but it's delish! |
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The amazing teepee from Uncle Sam. One of the biggest hits from Christmas! |
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The coveted Elsa (from Frozen) dress. Another huge hit! |
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Sooo cute! You are my all time favorite family. Heidi also got a teepee so K should feel right at home when you all come visit this year...right? :o)
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