Mmm Christmas Cheer. Just prior to break we had some friends over to have the first tastes (we finished our first jug of it on Christmas Eve Eve - our earliest for sure - thanks to our house guests!)
The day after Christmas, Stella was as sad as I was that it was over! We slept in at my parents house and all had leftovers from Christmas breakfast before we headed home to put away gifts and then spent the rest of the day doing nothing! We made some Mexican to enjoy during the cowboys game that night.
On the 27th we hosted our final family holiday event at here at this house! We always have a "Christmas Night" in addition actually spending Christmas night together with all our extended family and Derek and I usually host - just casual watching the bowl games.
Now that it's over, I miss all the Christmas baking, I like to keep it going through the break so on the 28th we mad our last round of cookies!
We usually ditch the diets and also have extra family dinners over the holiday so it was off to our favorite Mexican restaurant later on in the week.
Always such a sad sight! Christmas coming down on the 30th... Typically we leave it up through the new year but since we were leaving town it came down a little early. All three of the trees stayed up (minus the ornaments) until last weekend though.
And to finish out the week, and the year (!!!), we celebrated New Year's Eve with friends, appetizers, desserts and drinks - the perfect way to wrap things up. We hurried into bed after the ball drop to wake up and get to the airport at 5am.
Happy Weekend! xx
Love the Idea of a "Christmas Night" party- what a great way to wrap up the holidays! Glad you had so much fun celebrating!
ReplyDeleteOur weather has been so crazy lately - it was 60 yesterday and cold today - go figure! I love the gold and black top that you wore for christmas night. That party looked like so much fun! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteIs it bad that my favorite part of this post was the Kiawah Ocean Course logo I spotted?? :) Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWe were so sad to take down Christmas decor too! I lucked out and found the Spode Christmas tree collection on major sale right after Christmas so I am really excited to use those next Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun y'all host a big Christmas thing the day or so after - helps keep it going!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that I love about blogging is being able to have all of the memories! I swear that y'all always have the best spreads when you have people over!
ReplyDeleteI spy Spode Christmas Tree!! It's my favorite holiday china, too!! Loving the food and drink pics :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Christmas break! Love all your hosting! xx, I'm Fixin' To
ReplyDeleteLooks like a blast!! I'm with you on ditching the diets over Christmas... can't even try to do otherwise!
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas Cheer cocktail sounds delish and you always have such fabulous spreads at your parties. So much festiveness and I love your outfits!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having a party after the holiday has ended, but still when the majority of the people are still off work!
ReplyDeleteI was sad to see the holidays come and go so quickly too. Why? But I was happy to have my less cluttered house back. Looks like you guys had a great time!
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