Merry Christmas! What a magical time of year. We celebrated Christmas Eve with my mom and dad, and indulged in a ton of yummy foods. This was the first year that G was aware of the "butterballs" in the soup, and while he seemed interested initially, he decided he didn't want them. Ava, however, has taken a liking to them, and ate a bunch!
After the Christmas Eve festivities, we headed home, where we each opened a gift (matching jammies!) and the kids got the treats/eggnog ready for Santa. This year, the eggnog was a pretty blue with pink sprinkles. Very festive!
Scott and I waited up for a bit to see if we could catch Santa leaving the gifts in the stockings, but he wasn't there by the time we went to bed, so we called it a night. Luckily, he decided to show up after we were tucked away into bed, and the gifts were there for all of us in the morning!
We enjoyed our quiet Christmas at home...the gifts were wonderful, the family time was good, and our prime rib dinner turned out very well. We even had a chance to wish Grandma Deb and Grandpa Whitey a very Merry Christmas in Florida. All in all, it was a wonderful holiday celebration!
These two were so patient on Christmas morning...we opened the stocking gifts before breakfast, and then we had a yummy meal, and got ready for the day before opening the gifts under the tree. My parents used to make me wait, too, which was always hard, but it teaches patience!
The only bummer was that we all had to go back to reality the next day. I don't remember the last time I had to work between Christmas a New Years, but this year, I didn't have an option. And it was totally fine. I was able to focus on my work and get through the items on my plate so I could enjoy the weekend. I'm still enjoying my new job and am looking forward to what the future has in store for me there.
My work building is right on a big lake, so I decided to take a walk on the path over lunch on Wednesday to see how far I could go. It was a brisk 30 minute walk, but it felt great to get back outside over the lunch hour. I saw the cutest, fluffiest black squirrels in these woods...I have a feeling I'll be seeing a lot of them in the coming months!
Scott is working from home tomorrow (G didn't have daycare,) while I head into work. Hopefully the weather holds up so we can still head out to celebrate New Years with our dear friends. We've celebrated with them for the last 15-ish years, so we're all crossing our fingers that the snow isn't too bad for the drive to their house.
Mom gave this to me for dinner...and then G commented that my reindeer was REALLY happy!
After the Christmas Eve festivities, we headed home, where we each opened a gift (matching jammies!) and the kids got the treats/eggnog ready for Santa. This year, the eggnog was a pretty blue with pink sprinkles. Very festive!
I love how Ava can finally stay in one place when taking a pic, but G is at that age where staying still is almost impossible!
Scott and I waited up for a bit to see if we could catch Santa leaving the gifts in the stockings, but he wasn't there by the time we went to bed, so we called it a night. Luckily, he decided to show up after we were tucked away into bed, and the gifts were there for all of us in the morning!
We enjoyed our quiet Christmas at home...the gifts were wonderful, the family time was good, and our prime rib dinner turned out very well. We even had a chance to wish Grandma Deb and Grandpa Whitey a very Merry Christmas in Florida. All in all, it was a wonderful holiday celebration!
These two were so patient on Christmas morning...we opened the stocking gifts before breakfast, and then we had a yummy meal, and got ready for the day before opening the gifts under the tree. My parents used to make me wait, too, which was always hard, but it teaches patience!
He was super excited to see Batman Legos from Santa!
Two thumbs up from Ava! Santa brought her art stuff, just like she asked!
Scott's rein"beers"s! That Santa is a funny guy!
Yum, yum...a pink moscato for me from Santa!
Still patiently waiting for the gifts under the tree...
The only bummer was that we all had to go back to reality the next day. I don't remember the last time I had to work between Christmas a New Years, but this year, I didn't have an option. And it was totally fine. I was able to focus on my work and get through the items on my plate so I could enjoy the weekend. I'm still enjoying my new job and am looking forward to what the future has in store for me there.
My work building is right on a big lake, so I decided to take a walk on the path over lunch on Wednesday to see how far I could go. It was a brisk 30 minute walk, but it felt great to get back outside over the lunch hour. I saw the cutest, fluffiest black squirrels in these woods...I have a feeling I'll be seeing a lot of them in the coming months!
Scott is working from home tomorrow (G didn't have daycare,) while I head into work. Hopefully the weather holds up so we can still head out to celebrate New Years with our dear friends. We've celebrated with them for the last 15-ish years, so we're all crossing our fingers that the snow isn't too bad for the drive to their house.
See you in 2019!
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