Thirty-Second Christmas Recap

I know you are all busy getting ready for your fancy New Year's Eve galas and whatnot, so I don't want to take up too much of your time. Here's a quick review of the last few weeks of Christmas fun.

The kids made a gingerbread village that looked nothing like the one on the box:

I went to the annual girls-only holiday party at my neighbor's house on December 23rd. That's where we drink to celebrate being finished our Christmas shopping and gift-wrapping. Or, more likely, we drink because we aren't quite done yet.

I randomly picked this during the gift exchange at said party. Yes, Blitzen will haunt me forever.

I made ice balls with cranberry and mint using this mold that I found at Homegoods for $3 on the clearance shelf...

The ice balls melted...

We had my side of the family to our house for Christmas dinner and we ate Greenberg smoked turkey. It was delicious - I would definitely buy one again. I am no longer afraid of eating mailed meat.

 

And then a few neighbors came over. We played dice, like every decent, God-fearing family does on Christmas.

The winners were allowed to throw their dollars into the air in celebration.

Winner, winner, smoked turkey dinner!

I hope you all have a fun New Year's Eve and a fabulous New Year!!

 

Comments

[jennifer gidaro]

Just one question: in those first two pictures are the kids eating the finished house or are they gluing it together with their spit?

[Jennifer (Savor)]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! wish I lived closer and uh, in case no one told you, you have parsley stuck in your teeth.

[Leah]

love your blog. the end. (ok, not the end, i'll be back 'round...)

[Heather]

I did the mint in the ice cubes once for a baby shower. All the old ladies kept on saying "I have a leaf in my drink sweet heart".

[Kim (bean bags for kids)]

Looks really fun, I love the pictures of the kids eating those little house :) so cute.You have a very lovely blog here. Be back to check more of your posts.