Yesterday afternoon, everyone gathered to celebrate Christmas with my mom’s side of the family. The party began at 1 pm and the appetizers were ready to eat as soon as we walked in the door.
I started with a bowl of chicken soup. My Memere makes chicken soup every Christmas. Everyone looks forward to this holiday tradition.
Since we don’t bother with a sit-down dinner, my main meal consisted of lasagna, shepherd’s pie, a spinach ball, and monkey bread. Plus LOTS of unphotographed nibbles. My Auntie Pam always makes monkey bread and it’s my favorite. I can’t resist it; I finished off the last chunk of monkey bread by the end of the evening.
The entire spread.
Santa arrived with presents, and almost experienced a wardrobe malfunction!
Giant cupcake!!! So happy! Thank you Jenna for getting me the best Christmas present this year!
(Also many many thanks to SANTA, Mom, Dad, Matt, Chelsea, Jared, Becky, Auntie Pam, Uncle Gregg, Jenna, Uncle Jon, Memere, Pepere, Auntie Mary, Uncle Steve, Kerrin, Jill, Lauren, Pat, Grandma, Bob, Kris, and all of you… for making this a wonderful Christmas!)
My mom and I tried on fun Christmas shoes, and then my mom wanted to try on my boots.
But once she tried a boot on, she couldn’t get it off!
The family played a lively game of Taboo, with lots of cheating as usual. My family never plays by the rules.
We went back to my Auntie Carol and Uncle Jon’s this morning for more family time and breakfast. I had a blueberry muffin, fruit, and potatoes.
Jared and I hit the road and drove 6 hours to Rochester, NY. We had dinner with his family and exchanged gifts. Now everyone, especially the dog, is exhausted and ready for a good night’s sleep.
COMMENTS
14 Comments
1. katie
December 27th, 2009 11:07 PM
girl i bet you ARE sleepy! rest up!!
i love monkey bread!!
and i love that SANTA came
2. MelissaNibbles
December 28th, 2009 03:55 AM
The boot picture is funny!
Looks like a fun Christmas. I didn’t know you were going to Rochester too. I hope you have a nice time with Jared’s fam!
3. Julie
December 28th, 2009 06:30 AM
Looks like you had a fun filled Christmas! Have fun in NY
4. Mike
December 28th, 2009 07:02 AM
just wanted to tell you what a young, beautiful mother you have…
5. melissa
December 28th, 2009 08:19 AM
Mike: Thanks Dad…I’m sure Mom appreciates the compliment.
6. Good Taste. Healthy Me
December 28th, 2009 11:26 AM
yum I love that spread! I just love holiday foods!
7. Melinda
December 28th, 2009 12:16 PM
Looks like you really enjoyed yourself and everyone had a great holiday. Glad you made it home safely.
8. Jenna
December 28th, 2009 01:16 PM
i agree with Uncle Michael!
I’m glad you liked your cupcake!! I hope Jared enjoyed the Glee cd on the ride to NY!
9. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
December 28th, 2009 02:01 PM
Looks like so much fun! I love the giant cupcake
10. chocolatepickle
December 28th, 2009 04:08 PM
It looks like you had a fabulous time! I love the giant cupcake:) So cute!
11. Shelley Leeman
December 29th, 2009 08:59 AM
i’m glad you enjoyed your time with your family-it looks like a lot of fun
the giant cupcake is soo cute. i think my mom has a cookie jar like that!
12. Jill
December 29th, 2009 06:31 PM
Wow Melissa, what a handsome, young father you have there!
13. melissa
December 29th, 2009 06:42 PM
Jill: Yes, he is very handsome. But wouldn’t my Dad be even more of a stud if he joined a gym??? Haha.
14. Heather
January 2nd, 2010 04:38 PM
Love your new cupcake – is it a cookie jar?
I love love love monkey bread. I have been thinking about it since I had it at Thanksgiving time. I think I may need to make it soon…it is so good!
What’s in a spinach ball?