Hello and Happy Friday! I have no morning walk photos to share with you because it has been cold and rainy here, and today, we even have some snow! So, for the time being, I am enjoying cozy mornings with the pups and am actually writing this from this very spot.
This week was a quiet one here, staying home, doing school, drinking coffee and cocoa, listening to Christmas music by the tree in the afternoons as the darkness comes, and immersing ourselves in this special time that comes only once a year.
One night this week, we had an impromptu Grinch movie night. The kids mentioned that McDonald's had a Grinch Meal, and so Nicolas picked them up after work for us. The verdict? They were great! After dinner, we watched the newer version of The Grinch. It is one of our favorite Christmas movies! So cute and funny. I remembered I had a pack of Place and Bake Grinch cookies in the fridge, so Madison popped those in during the movie. It was fun, stress-free, and cozy.
This weekend will be quiet and cozy. We will go to mass for the Second Sunday of Advent, watch some Christmas movies, wrap some presents, and make some meals. And because this is December, sometimes dinner looks like this.
And that is ok with me!
Have a cozy weekend, my friends. Enjoy this Christmas season!
Billie Jo
It sounds like you had a perfect week to me. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been walking outside either - ice and cold are not inviting! Your tree and that view are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your Grinch night. What a great idea!
Your Grinch night looked like a fun evening. Didn't know that about the Grinch meals from McD's! Interesting! What a peaceful view you have with your tree and the body of water on the other side of the glass. Have a wonderful weekend, Billie Jo!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is beautiful. Sounds like a good time watching the movie and eating McDonald's. Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute photos of your adorable pups today! Wow, your home looks gorgeous in the dim light with the tree all lit up. And your view! Is that the water through your window? And your view of the sky is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour family has the best times together and that tree is gorgeous. I would love to be sitting there with you and a cup of cocoa.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I love reading about your family's gatherings, sometimes with envy since we live so far from ours.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of McD's and we try to avoid it as much as possible buuuuuuuuuut I was so excited when seeing the Grinch meal and my kids and I have talked about trying it sometime. I want the socks. Sounds like a fun night. I love the Grinch movies, too.
ReplyDeleteWe did an impromptu Grinch meal night too this week. The boys enjoyed it! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun meal! I love the idea of the meals and movie all together. My grands would love that. And that view Billie Jo...wow!
ReplyDeleteSometimes dinners like that just perfect. I got myself the Grinch lunch yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. People are already selling those socks on Ebay - crazy!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading your posts, Billie Jo! Your words and descriptions appeal to the senses in such delightful ways. Yes, I'd be happy with the mac 'n cheese you've pictured. And the Grinch meals -- how fun is that?!!!
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs a good Grinch night. Looks like you all spruced up everything for the Grinch visit. Your living area is more than beautiful...quiet stunning Billie Jo. I know y'all are enjoying your new home this Christmas Season. That mac and cheese looks amazing...
ReplyDeleteAs my daughter says, Bluetooth connected - we too were on the search for the elusive Grinch meal! So many stores were sold out, and as I was taking my son back to college, we pulled off on a state route to a small McDonald’s and happy dance! The socks are actually pretty cute! Quiet and cozy, exactly as it should be. We need this downtime – and mac & cheese is just fine by me!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful view from your window! I love the Grinch theme :)
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