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Heading... Back to Reality....

 

Christmas was quite busy and wonderful all at the same time. We talked to Lil D about Jesus' birthday and the meaning of Christmas.

 

We started off the celebrating at Grandpop's house this past Saturday. The food was delectable, the wine was smooth and satisfying (esp. the Lucky Star Pinot Nior), and time spent with family was heart warming.  All 3 grand kids each received a bike & helmet from Grandmother and Grandpop!



Grandpop!



 

 

 

On Sunday we finished up shopping and running errands. (Note to self: none of this last minute business for next year) It snowed on Christmas Eve for about an hour and a half or so!!! That was AWESOME! Lil D was excited:) We sat out cookies & milk for Santa and celery & carrots for the Reindeer.

 

 

After we got Lil D to bed, I made shrimp with butter, lime, and Old Bay. (I didn't have a lemon on hand). I also made scallops wrapped in bacon. We had a little cheese ball as well. I must say this was the best snacking while wrapping presents! Hopefully soon I will figure out how to link the recipe to my blog.

 

 

Christmas Day was busy with opening presents, playing with new toys, and preparing food for dinner.

 

In upcoming posts I hope to be able to add my recipes and some tabs for better organization!  

 

 

 

 

We Did It!

4 Days Until Christmas!

 

 

We put the tree up last night! (with the help of Daddy of course!) We went a tad wild with the lights at the top, leaving the lighting a bit sparse at the bottom. I did read a tip on Pintrest to string the lights from top to bottom. {Why we didn't give it a go... I don't know ;)} Overall, the tree is just as perfect as could be and is all ready for Santa's delivery!!

 







 

Here is the link for the stringing lights tip: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/christmas/art-christmas-tree-lighting-10000001016034/index.html

Please note I am new to blogging and if I did not credit the website correctly... PLEASE by all means! Let me know and thank you!

 

Well, I'm off to get lil D to bed. Let the wrapping begin! We are celebrating early tomorrow with Grandpop!

 



Our first blog post EVER!

5 Days until Christmas

For some reason we haven't put our tree up yet! I think maybe because the focus has been on lil D's birthday. (which was 12/18!!) lil D did however have 3 birthday parties!!! Including a trip to mommom and poppop's at the beach!

 

I also booked our New Year's Weekend Vacation! Looks like we are heading to: http://www.skicamelback.com/Camelback-Mountain/Snowtubing.aspx!

Maybe we will get the tree up tonight??? Details to follow....