The day began with Dads rendition of “The First Noel,” and Eggs Benedict.
Christmas Dinner (or at least the parts I managed to snap pics of)
We also had an apricot glazed ham, brie en croute, crudite, spicy shrimp cocktail, and cranberry/pecan quinoa
and each dinner guest left with a box of homemade chocolate truffles.
Each year, we have a tradition of sharing a wish we have for the person giving the gift. At around the millionth time of hearing Mariah’s version of “All I want for Christmas,” I teared up as everyone around the room shared such thoughtful blessings for one another. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition?
Per usual, my Dad imparted gag gifts. This year, we received these
Cute, right? lol…
and Mama’s tradition of tucking in a slip of inspiration with each gift received 
I hope that everyone enjoyed their time with their loved ones.
I’ll be leaving for NY at 4 am (eek)! See y’all Saturday!!
Love,
Your Squishy Monster ^.~
Happy New Year! Everything looks delicious
Love the homemade truffles! What a nice gift.
Happy New Year!!!
Apricot glazed ham sounds AMAZING. Also, what is that fabulous looking Christmas-tree shaped concoction?!
A fruit tree. Of all the food there, Dad was the most fascinated with that, not the beef dish that took me 6-7 hours to make, lol.
Awesome Christmas spread! Merry Christmas (belated), Angie!
Merry Christmas, Jen!
Awww it looks like a great day!!!
It was wonderful =)
YUM, YUM…I’m drooling over here
Have a wonderful time in NY!
Thank you, Sandra! =)
have a safe trip!
happy new year in advance!
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Happy New Year, Fishiee!!
I’m having my morning coffee right now and wish I had those eggs Benedict. They look fantastic! Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays, Amy!
Love your mom’s tradition with notes. it is so cute. Thank you for stopping by. Would you like to follow each other?
She’s the bestest!
Wow! I think I gained five pounds just by looking at all that gorgeous food. The benedict in particular is stunning!
awww, thank you!!
I’m finally back and you’re leaving…no!!! I will see you on Monday I guess
I have had major internet issues, so I haven’t blogged or read blogs, I missed you!! I’m glad your Christmas went well, all the food looks amazing!! We don’t really have any traditions. I like what both your Mom and Dad do with the gift exchange 
Enjoy your trip girlfriend and Happy New Year!! xoxo
I’m baaack =) Like any good blogger, this was the first place I came, lol. I’m still salivating over those meatballs and hope that Christmas for you and your family was amazing. Thank you and Happy New Year to you, Suzie!!!
Each guest left with handmade truffles! can I be on your guest list next year? Everything looks amazing
the more the merrier =)
What a sweet tradition! I love the notes you mom attached with the present.
I think it’s one of the things I most look forward to.
What a wonderful line up of menu dishes for Xmas. The red velvet cupcakes look so perfect for a holiday dessert! Love the gag gifts from your Dad.
He can be so funny sometimes, lol.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!
Mmm so much yummy food for Christmas! I regretted too late taking food photos
I was too busy stuffing myself wahhh. lol
I can commplleeeetely relate
sounds like a wonderful and extremely delicious holiday!!
Hope your little one ate and laughed lots!!
i absolutely love eggs benedict, but rather eggs florentine. looks yummy. i have to try making it – hollandaise sauce is amazing. Have fun in NY.
NY was a blast. Hope your holidays are great!!
Digging the eggs benedict
Thanks, Matt
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you…what a beautiful way to celebrate X’mas. Love the Eggs benedict !!
Thanks, Malli! Hope yours was great =)
Looks like you had a great Christmas! Eggs Benedict is on my post-Christmas food list. Enjoy your trip to NY!
Christmas with the family is always nice. Hope you enjoyed yours!
You guys have such fun holiday traditions! I love that you share a wish for the person with each gift!
I’m sappy but it always brings tears to my eyes.
Your Christmas looks delicious! Hope you had a safe flight
Thanks, Cass…hope you left me a bit of magical skittle juice =)
Jealous of your Boeuf Bourguignon! Never had it, totally need it. Sounds like you had a delish and wonderful Christmas with family. We have no traditions! Guess I need to make some.
It just kind of happened one year. You and Xena will be making all kinds of delicious traditions, I bet!
wowie yum!!! merry christmas to you and ur fam gorgeous! xO!
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Merry Christmas, Unni!
what a great looking breakfast!
Thank you =)
What a gorgeous tradition! So thoughtful and a great way to bond with the family on what can be a normally hectic day
Merry Christmas and I hope you have a fab New Year!
true, even I am guilty of running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
Yuuuhhuuuu, my squishy friend. Wow, everything look awesome and inviting. YUM YUM. That box of chocolate truffles….wish I’m there.
But never mind I feast with my eyes until I got the chance to meet you.
Enjoy your holiday in NY. Take care, my dear!
With hugs to you.
Hello, Amelia! I hope you’ve been well. We will meet soon, I’m sure of it =) Hugs and kisses for you!!!