Merry Christmas!
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 ^.~
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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.
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!
what a great looking breakfast!
wowie yum!!! merry christmas to you and ur fam gorgeous! xO!
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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.
Your Christmas looks delicious! Hope you had a safe flight
You guys have such fun holiday traditions! I love that you share a wish for the person with each gift!
Looks like you had a great Christmas! Eggs Benedict is on my post-Christmas food list. Enjoy your trip to NY!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you…what a beautiful way to celebrate X’mas. Love the Eggs benedict !!
Digging the eggs benedict
Mmm so much yummy food for Christmas! I regretted too late taking food photos I was too busy stuffing myself wahhh. lol
Merry Christmas!
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.
sounds like a wonderful and extremely delicious holiday!!
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.
What a sweet tradition! I love the notes you mom attached with the present.
Each guest left with handmade truffles! can I be on your guest list next year? Everything looks amazing
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
Wow! I think I gained five pounds just by looking at all that gorgeous food. The benedict in particular is stunning!
Love your mom’s tradition with notes. it is so cute. Thank you for stopping by. Would you like to follow each other?
I’m having my morning coffee right now and wish I had those eggs Benedict. They look fantastic! Happy Holidays!
have a safe trip! happy new year in advance!
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YUM, YUM…I’m drooling over here Have a wonderful time in NY!
Awww it looks like a great day!!!
It was wonderful =)
Thank you, Sandra! =)
Happy New Year, Fishiee!!
Happy Holidays, Amy!
She’s the bestest!
awww, thank you!!
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!!!
the more the merrier =)
I think it’s one of the things I most look forward to.
He can be so funny sometimes, lol.
Merry Christmas!!
I can commplleeeetely relate
Hope your little one ate and laughed lots!!
NY was a blast. Hope your holidays are great!!
Thanks, Matt
Thanks, Malli! Hope yours was great =)
Christmas with the family is always nice. Hope you enjoyed yours!
I’m sappy but it always brings tears to my eyes.
Thanks, Cass…hope you left me a bit of magical skittle juice =)
It just kind of happened one year. You and Xena will be making all kinds of delicious traditions, I bet!
Merry Christmas, Unni!
Thank you =)
true, even I am guilty of running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
Hello, Amelia! I hope you’ve been well. We will meet soon, I’m sure of it =) Hugs and kisses for you!!!
Awesome Christmas spread! Merry Christmas (belated), Angie!
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.
Merry Christmas, Jen!
Happy New Year! Everything looks delicious
Love the homemade truffles! What a nice gift.
Happy New Year!!!