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Dear Santa:

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Dear Santa:

You’ve got a lot to live up to, old man. This Christmas was pretty awesome.

We spent Christmas Eve at my grandpa’s. During the cousin gift-swap, I ended up with Cranium (must-have) and Ryan came home with a massaging, heating neck pillow. =)

Gifts – Check.
Prime rib – Check.
Family – Check.

Ryan and I also exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve. Because I was too excited to wait. We both got Bear’s hats and gloves for the game on Monday night.
Ryan also made me a set of family ornaments. I loved them. He welded them together out of bolts and nuts. The pugs have squiggly tales. So hilarious. I made Ryan a Chicago Bears ornament. (My hat/gloves/scarf set is made by Etsy seller Funkie Fresh)
On Christmas Day, lunch got moved to our house from Ryan’s parents because their power was out. It was a bit of a crisis for them, but it was easy-peasy for me. We got the turkey roasting and finished setting the table. Lunch was lovely, and having electricity was a plus.
Then we opened many lovely gifts. And, for your enjoyment, Ryan took an ongoing series of photos of me opening a gift. I get excited easily. Ryan’s mom said it’s fun to give me gifts. I guess it may be because of my expressions?
After gifts, we broke out Cranium. So fun. You must play. Ryan and I dominated. Just saying.

It also snowed … about 6 inches. So, Franco geared up in his sweatshirt to help Ryan shovel. Such a good helper.

Then, for the second year, we hosted a breakfast on the morning after Christmas. I love hosting breakfasts. We served egg/potato/sausage casserole, sausage in a blanket, cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit with dip. An added bonus, our Christmas dishes got another use. =)

So, all-in-all, a great few days, with family, great food and lovely gifts.

And, did I mention –

Oh, yes. I’m rocking my Chicago Bears Snuggie. I’m not sure I’ll ever take it off.

So, Santa. I’m not sure you can top it.  Good luck trying.

XOXO –
Kim

Comments

  2. Love the ornaments that your hubby made….so cute and creative!
    Found your blog from the cozy chalet!
    We are freezing in Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday….bundle up and have fun at the game!
    Kim

  3. Looks like you guys had a great time and I love the pictures of your facial expressions at gift opening. How fun! And all the Bears stuff rocks too…especially the Snuggie.

  5. You all have some fun traditions. LOVE the idea of breakfast the day after Christmas…my only problem would be cleaning up all of my girls’ new toys!!! 😉

    The ornament set your hubs made you. So sweet. I love homemade gifts. 🙂