Dear Christmas Eve, spending time at my aunt and uncle’s house, eating delicious food, taking turns opening presents (my favorite way to do it, personally) and being silly with my cousins was so fun. My other brother and sister-in-law were missed, but! They just drove into town today, so! I get to see them plus all the same people plus some more on Saturday for our game day/ 2nd Christmas/ ugly sweater party, woo!!
Dear Christmas morning, stockings were opened (I think that’s my favorite part- Santa had a lot of fun this year!) and a big yummy breakfast of blueberry pancakes and sausage and eggs was devoured, then presents! We all did real good this year. One of the most special presents, that I will cherish forever and ever, is the pretty soft pink throw that my mom knit for me! It’s my new favorite blanket. Also, Zack got me Gone With the Wind on dvd! Now he has no excuse to not watch it with me! ;) The best part, though, of all of this is definitely that we got to be together. There’s nothing better, is there?
Dear Christmas evening, we went to the in-laws’ for more partying! Yummy food, good drinks, amazing dessert (my mom-in-law makes the BEST cheesecake, and this is coming from a person who does NOT like cheesecake), and the infamous dollar search. It’s a tradition where they hide a dollar somewhere in the tree and then there’s a mad rush to see who can find it. Let me tell you, this one took a while, and also let me tell you, Zack won for the second year in a row. He said his pride was on the line, in case you were wondering his motivation. ;) And, for the record, my mother-in-law knows me very well. Chapter books in French, a little eiffel tower snow globe, workout clothes, e.l.f. makeup, Essie nail polish, oh my! I was spoiled, that’s for sure! This was the perfect ending to a hectic few days, and now we have a bit of a reprieve until more partying commences! This weekend is chock full of fun, and I cannot wait!
I know I say it every year, but here goes. Best. Christmas. Ever.
xo
Your family sounds awesome!! Glad you had such an amazing Christmas. Can’t wait to hear about your NYE! P.S. Your parent’s dog is adorable!
I like them! ;) And isn’t she the cutest thing ever?! Love that little mutt.
xo
Haha! Every Christmas is the best, isn’t it? :)
I’m glad you had such an awesome time! And that blanket from your mom is sooo pretty! What a special gift!
Blessings <3
YES, every Christmas most definitely is the best. I’d say that’s a good track record, yes? They just keep getting better! ;)
xo
Such cute pictures! Sounds like you got a lot of fun and thoughtful presents too :)
Aw thanks, girl! :) I sure did! Definitely feeling blessed!
xo
Your Christmas traditions sound so similar to mine! Love the pictures and I’m going to find you on instagram right now :)
Aw yayyy! :)
xo
That blanket your Mom made is absolutely beautiful!! :)
Isn’t it gorgeous?! I was so happy when I opened it :) My mom is a talented woman!
xo
Yay for an awesome Christmas! :) Your mom’s blanket is beautiful, what a wonderful memento that can be passed down to your kids one day.
PS You are so cute in your hair vids. Could you possibly do a makeup one featuring the products you use? Have a good weekend! :)
Awww I definitely agree about my mom’s blanket!! :) I was so happy when I opened it. Just makes it so special because she made it herself, you know? And you are so sweet!! I always feel like a big goofball making videos, but I’m glad you like them!! YES, I will definitely do a makeup one! Good idea!!
xo
Cute pictures. Sounds like a great time. I wish you a happy new year!
Thank you, girl! Happy new year to you!!
xo
Dear Katie Did What…you need to be a winter wear model! Seriously, no one rocks fuzzy socks and beanies as cute as you do! Glad you had such a fun Christmas muffin!!!
Oh Ashley, you sweet friend, stop it already!! ;)
xo
Sounds like a great Christmas!! My in laws do the money in the tree too! I always forget to look until all the little kids run to the tree!
NO WAY!! I thought this was just their thing haha that’s too funny. There aren’t any little kids around yet, so it was all 20-somethings searching! :)
xo
Looks like you had a great Christmas! And I say that every year too – it’s always the best one so far.:)
It really is the best one yet every year! ;)
xo
Fun times! I liked seeing the men in the kitchen haha. And I’m happy you got those Jcrew socks! Can’t wait to see how you style them.
haha men in the kitchen is always a good thing to see!! ;)
xo
What an amazing post! Love!
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Aw thanks so much!! :)
xo