Hello and happy Monday!
Is it even Monday?! haha!
This is definitely the time of the year and the part of Christmas break where the days are running together.
Today, I’m sharing about our Christmas(es)…
The last Friday of school was pj day which made it very hard for me to rally and get dressed for our friends’ annual Christmas party, but of course I’m glad we went.
I brought home a few of her family’s famous springerle cookies which are a fave.
The next day, we made Chocolate Crinkle cookies per tradition. We never got around to making peanut butter blossoms, but maybe we’ll get back to those next year.
On Sunday, Hadley and her friends met up for pizza and a gift exchange.
My Monday project was cross stitching this little ornament. When I went to World Market, I picked up a kit of three ornaments, and they’ve been fun to complete over the past week or so.
That evening, we finally made it out to the Horse Park for Southern Lights. Trav and I have been doing this for over twenty years. The kids love this tradition too.
You know you’re in Kentucky when…
On Christmas Eve Eve, we headed to Trav’s mom’s house in Louisville. Unfortunately, Hadley wasn’t feeling well, but we were still able to go.
Mamaw and all the grandkids.
On Christmas Eve, Hadley still wasn’t feeling well, so we went to the Little Clinic once we got back to Lex. Thankfully, she tested negative for all the things and got a prescription for something to help with the congestion.
She rallied for the Christmas Eve service at church.
Silent Night by candlelight is always a favorite.
Family photo which I appreciated.
The kids went home after church, but Trav and I stopped by a friend’s house for a bit. They had so many cute inflatables…now I want some. haha
I was up at 6:30 on Christmas morning…even though the kids slept in, of course.
Hadley was the first one up around 9:00 which surprised me…usually, Hayden gets up first. Anyway, even Homer was ready to open presents.
Trav and his gift tags are always something I like forward to.
I got the kids these new ornaments…how cute?! They were fun to personalize.
After presents, the kids swapped their gifts that they picked out for each other…
…and then it was stocking time.
I made a very easy breakfast of a pre-made quiche from Fresh Market, and the Sister Shubert cinnamon rolls from Kroger that are easy and delish.
Hadley went back to bed, and Hayden watched Home Alone with Trav and me.
We took it easy most of the day, and of course made sure to call family and wish them a Merry Christmas.
For dinner, Trav grilled steak that he received as a gift, and I made Bob Evans mashed potatoes and green beans. Easy and delish dinner.
I finished another ornament off and on that day…
I actually found the same pack on Amazon, so I can complete the other three patterns. Don’t be jealous of all the fun I’m having. haha!
This past Saturday, we finally connected with my brother’s family and the cousins exchanged gifts.
And that’s a wrap on Christmas. It’s always different when we don’t go to KC as we don’t have as much going on, but it was nice to have some time at home…and since Hadley wasn’t feeling well, it worked out for her to have time at home in her bed to recoup.
Tis the season for all the things…including germs.
Every year seems to be a bit different as the kids have gotten older, but overall, it was a very Merry Christmas. I hope the same for you!
This week, I plan on recapping 2025 and sharing my favorite books of the year too.
I’m also clinging to break for dear life! I have to remind myself that I still have one more week full of downtime and productivity.
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