Excitement of all excitement happened on Saturday morning... I made puffed pastry! Like, from SCRATCH! And it WORKED. And it was yuuuuummmmy!!! I was SOOOOO excited!
We got our Secret Santa gift from the Ben Nagel's today. Thank you guys!
We won't open until the 24th though, as per family tradition. :)
I have been busy baking away. Lee and myself needed a few gifts to deliver. And for some reason I thought it would be fun/easy and economical. I need my head examined. Whenever I come up with this idea again, someone kick me and remind me of my children who are curious, want to be fed and overall uncooperative when Mommy is busy with other things.
I didn't dare take a picture of the "before." Instead, when I got the table cleaned off- I took a picture. Just so Lee could remember what a cleared table looks like. Trust me it is rarely (rarely!!) ever like this!!
This was the pile of dishes I had to hand wash. The dish washer was full of the rest.
It was nice to have everything clean. But I hate washing dishes!
I'll show case the treats on delivery date. But while they did take some time, they were yummy!
But what I love about this week is it's family week! A few years ago we started this tradition where we don't do anything the week before Christmas. Every night we do something fun, just as a family. Last year several people were upset we didn't make it to a party, but too bad, so sad. They lived.
We also started the tradition of NOT traveling over Christmas. This may make some people upset as well, but we don't care. You are welcome to come to us. But Christmas Eve/Christmas morning/day after will be spent at our house. We have a lovely little family and it's so fun to see their faces the big morning... in our own home. That makes this week less stressful as well. I hear of so many people going from here to there- all traveling on Christmas Day. INSANE!
The Wade's will not be a part of it.
We love each one of you and hope you have a wonderful, stress-free week as well!
There's so much hustle and bustle this time of year, sit back, relax and remember the season. :)
But what I love about this week is it's family week! A few years ago we started this tradition where we don't do anything the week before Christmas. Every night we do something fun, just as a family. Last year several people were upset we didn't make it to a party, but too bad, so sad. They lived.
We also started the tradition of NOT traveling over Christmas. This may make some people upset as well, but we don't care. You are welcome to come to us. But Christmas Eve/Christmas morning/day after will be spent at our house. We have a lovely little family and it's so fun to see their faces the big morning... in our own home. That makes this week less stressful as well. I hear of so many people going from here to there- all traveling on Christmas Day. INSANE!
The Wade's will not be a part of it.
We love each one of you and hope you have a wonderful, stress-free week as well!
There's so much hustle and bustle this time of year, sit back, relax and remember the season. :)
I heartily agree. I know Christmas is supposed to be family but I guess we never had big family at Christmas either and I love the memories of Christmas at home. Looks like you really were busy though. Love always.
ReplyDeleteGee, you could have at least sent us some puffed pastry.... Boo hoo
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your family is the first most important thing to do. It was always fun to do things special on these special times. I think it is a good idea. Much love and fun to you all, Gram
ReplyDeleteI'm totally on board with the decision to stay home. It has been difficult to travel in the past with just the two of us. I can imagine it's super crazy with little ones. And I think being in your own home with your family on Christmas Eve and morning is incredibly special. Totally the way to go!
ReplyDeleteHey I hope you opened the box at least there is something for will and Amy to open early as it is Christmas related and the rest is wrapped so you don't have to worry about spoilers except some cars for will...
ReplyDeleteWe pretty much do the same thing--lots of hanging out and family time with just our family the week before Christmas...then Christmas Eve and Christmas Day is just us, unless people visit. I love having our own family traditions. It's nice to be home for Christmas!
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