I don’t think I realized just how behind I had gotten on the blog! Let’s just split December up into two posts and call it a year? And maybe make a better effort in 2016 to document our days?
We started the holiday season off with a party at our house for Allen’s company. It’s one of my favorite things to do, mainly because he foots the bill and I just get to do the shopping and planning.
I think I cooked the first time I hosted the party, but I wised up a little and have it catered now. We chose Joe’s Italian this year and it did not disappoint. The first party set the stage for a December full of fun and entertaining.
Jud and I had a little date to a music class, he was pretty smitten with Elliott and equally as adamant about not sitting still. Ever.
The first Saturday in December brought us the SEC Championship game and we made the drive to Atlanta to cheer on the Tide as they beat the Gators. Well, at least 3/4’s of us were cheering on the Tide, Allen just came along because he loves me. And football.
Of course, December brought a trip to see Santa. Can you believe Judson didn’t even cry? We can’t either!
And December wouldn’t be complete without a visit from our elf, Lucy. She can be a little lazy and forget to move some days, and she rarely makes an extra mess for me to clean up. I did find it funny that when she did make a mess with the flour, BK had a heart-to-heart with her about how I like my counters to be clean.
It turns out Elsa got in the Christmas spirit and possibly became a little over excited one night. We woke up to a Frozen Lucy. Not to fret, she’s as good as new these days.
And she did leave a note on a cookie, which BK translated to breakfast from Lucy.
We discovered Jud’s obsession with hats. No, really. He’s obsessed. After getting dressed he asks for shoes and a hat and he wears them all day long. We had to take a break from them last week since it was 80 degrees in December, but I think they’ll make a return soon.
You see? Mad love for all of the hats!
Did I mention there was a little holiday baking thrown in the mix? Four batches of Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon rolls to deliver to our friends. My kitchen was a mess, but it was so much fun baking with BK, my mom, and mother-in-law. I think it should be an ongoing tradition.
And who could forget sugar cookies? Also known as the most tedious of all the kitchen things. The dough and the icing and the decorations, oh my! They are certainly a labor of love, but they are always a hit. We baked extra for Santa, too!
We’ll see if we can’t squeeze in the rest of December tomorrow.
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I laughed at the part about your daughter reminding the elf that you like your counters clean–that will be my child! I am all about keeping counters clean and sanitized ha! Love your December so far!MeetTheShaneyfelts
Lauren says
Love this post. Where did you get your canister labels
Jennifer says
I ordered them from Easy ๐
Jennifer says
Actually ETSY***
Stefanie says
Cute pictures!!! XOXO