Long time no see! I am trying my best to truly enjoy myself and my time off during my Christmas vacation. As a result, you have not seen much of me out in the blogosphere. I had a few posts pre-written before vacation and a couple more for the coming week, but other than that, you will not be hearing a whole lot from me. I am enjoying being with my family, boyfriend, puppy dogs, and friends. For the most part, my time with them is far more enjoyable when I am disconnected from technology.
I am six days into my Christmas vacation (and so no wanting it to end), and it has been great so far! I have a little picture re-cap post for you today highlighting some of my favorite parts. I hope your holiday experiences have been great thus far, too!
My Christmas Eve morning started with a healthy, filling breakfast to fuel me through a morning of cooking.
One of the things I made was my favorite EVER vegan chocolate pie. It has become an annual Christmas tradition.
I put my feet up after a long morning of cooking and baking. There is no better place for your feet than on a doggy. Do you like my Christmas pajamas, too?
This face melts my heart.
I may or may not have eaten a few cookies and peanut clusters throughout the day.
Christmas Eve night was spent with Jeremy’s family. After a late night out, it was an early morning opening Christmas presents. I received tons of blogging essentials- a new camera lense, a tripod, a camera bag, a slow cooker, and new dishes. And I was more than pleased with my new Ray Bans, earrings, and clothing. My loved ones spoiled me!
Jeremy and I took a Christmas day selfie. This was the “nice” one, and you may or may not have seen the “snotty” (according to my mom) one on Instagram.
I was not the only one wearing red. My cousin brought over Christmas jammies for the puppy dogs. Don’t Ruby and Sadie look extra cute?
Lola was not having it. I can’t say I blame her.
Santa (thanks Mom and Dad) also left me several great gifts in my stocking, one being $9 of winnings from scratch-off Lottery tickets. I was the big winner in our family.
Christmas night was spent at Jeremy’s mom’s house. I had an awesome time and ate more than my fair share of delicious food.
The day after Christmas was spent sleeping in, eating leftover cookies (I ate a kale salad, too!), relaxing, and watching TV. Jeremy and I also cooked dinner together. We made my Cauliflower and Corn Tacos. I think he agreed that cauliflower is quite delicious in tacos. Who knew?
We finished out our night by watching “If I Stay” <– really good! and eating pie! Jeremy had lemon and I ate another slice of the best chocolate pie ever.
Saturday was full of relaxing and family time. Jeremy and I also hit up our favorite local Mexican restaurant for dinner with our friends, Stacy and Chris. I went with my go-to cheese enchiladas. The service left a bit to be desired, but it sure was a tasty treat!
Sunday was a day full of relaxing, enjoying my puppy dogs and family, blogging, cooking, and eating. My mom had a box of apples that looked a little past their time, so I made her some homemade slow cooker applesauce. It was delish!
It was a busy Christmas week. But don’t worry! We did plenty of relaxing 😉
I hope your Christmas weekend was wonderful, too! And if you are like me and still have several days off of work, let’s live it up while we have the chance!
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Sounds like you’ve been having a fantastic holiday so far. It’s crazy how much Jeremy looks like his mom. I’m kind of jealous of his curls. I love em! 🙂
Yes, he has pretty amazing hair and he definitely gets it from his mom! 😉
So much delicious food (peanut clusters!!) and cutie pie dogs in the post – I’m dying. I’m so glad you’re taking some time off and enjoying the holiday with friends and family. Eat some more treats for me!!
It doesn’t get much better than chocolate and puppy dogs, does it? 😉
Disconnecting has been the best! I am really enjoying the time at home with out all the “noise”!
Haha, I won $10 on one of my Christmas lottery tickets too! Aren’t we the lucky ones 😉
We ARE the lucky ones!! Go us! 🙂
Oh my gosh…you look like you had a great holiday. I am feeling the holiday food myself! I am heading straight to the gym…after lunch!
It was a wonderful holiday! I feel so blessed 🙂
sounds like a wonderful and busy holiday vacation! Enjoy it.
It sure was, Janelle! There is nothing better!
You had a wonderful holiday. Good to hear. The vegan chocolate pie looks amazing!
It is seriously the BEST ever! I was so sad when I ate the last piece of it last night 🙁
aaww 🙁
We have a lottery scratch ticket tradition on Christmas Eve night! Love this post.
It seems like a lot of people have the Lottery scratch off tradition around Christmas Eve. I wonder how that all started!
Love the doggie pic with them in the red and white striped suits! You are seriously funny with the may or may not have eaten the chocolate covered peanut clusters 🙂
Don’t they look so cute in their Christmas jammies? I’m not sure they loved them too much, though…
I don’t want it to end either! Our boy’s got a lot of toys that are keeping them busy.
Mexican sounds so good right now. It’s been awhile since I’ve made Chicken Enchiladas.
Mexican food is the best! It is one of those foods that I never ever get sick of. I should really eat it more often.
Omg those puppy pjs!! TOO CUTE! I wish I could get Punkin into one of those!
I’m so glad you had a Merry Christmas! Enjoy the rest of your break!
Haha, he would look adorable in some PJs!! The trick would be to get him to wear them 😉
It looks like you had an awesome Christmas! Congrats on all of the awesome new blogging gifts! Now I’m craving a piece of that chocolate pie. Yum!
Oh my gosh, it is the BEST pie ever! I was so sad last night when I ate the last piece. You should definitely make it sometime soon!
That vegan chocolate pie…I need it in my life!!
YES, you do!! Do yourself a favor and make it ASAP!!
It looks like you had an amazing Christmas! I love the dog jammies 🙂 I got out dog the most adorable Christmas dress this year!
Dressing dogs up is SO fun… though I’m not sure how much fun they think it is 😉
I really liked If I Stay too, and I wish I read the book! Have a great time on your vacation- enjoy every second of it! Oh, and I still want to make that pie!
I always try to read books before I watch the movie, but I didn’t this time. I regret that because I am sure the book is great. Maybe I’ll have to read it anyways!
And YES to the pie. You need to find any and every possible occasion to make it 😉
It looks like you’re having a wonderful Christmas! Thanks for sharing your pictures, especially the ones of the adorable dogs. Those pajamas are priceless!
It was a fantastic Christmas! My doggies are definitely a big part of my great times here at home 🙂
That pie…that chocolate pie! It sounds delicious.
It SERIOUSLY is!! Do yourself a favor and come up with an excuse to make it 😉