All The Christmas

Hello! Welcome to the week in between, otherwise known as the week you are unsure of what day it is; cookies are the breakfast of choice, the beds go unmade, the vacuum is untouched, and the most significant decision you make is what television show to binge. Or is that just here? In any case, I love this week, as it keeps Christmas alive for more than just one day. Here is a look back at our Christmas, which began on Christmas Eve.

I lit the candle we light only one day a year and started to prepare for our Christmas Eve dinner by setting the table. I do that first so it is ready, no matter what else comes up during the day.

The rest of the day passed quickly with cups of cocoa, dinner prep, and even a quick nap. Madison helped me with my hair before we put the finishing touches on our dinner. 

This year, we prepared beef tips in a red wine sauce, barbeque meatballs, egg noodles, cheese potatoes, red cabbage, Christmas salad, and cornbread. For dessert, Madison made pumpkin pie.

Christmas Day was cold and cloudy, which was perfect weather for me! There were stockings, cinnamon rolls sent by Peyton, and presents galore. We spent the day together in our cozy clothes, opening gifts, heating up leftovers, and snacking on delicious cookies. Thank you, Peyton! And, of course, a Christmas day phone call with my wonderful, sweet momma!

What else have we been up to these cozy Christmas days?

Even though our family was not together this Christmas, we were not apart. That will always be this mama's Christmas wish. Happy and Blessed New Year, my friends! I will be back on Friday. And for anyone staying in over the new year, Syfy Channel has a Twilight Zone marathon running from New Year's Eve through New Year's Day. You know where I'll be if you need me! 

Billie Jo