Christmas morning always started early when my sister and I were kids, but these days we like to sleep in! We keep to our traditions though. One of us grab the stocking that Santa left on our bed and go wake the other sister. Then we dig through our stockings before creeping downstairs and peering at the tree.
Santa was especially nice this year. See that KitchenAid mixer? That baby is mine!
I immediately dug into it and offered to start mixing away. But apparently my mother has already made dinner…
Speaking of cooking, my mother made a pork strata for breakfast. Holy Christmas deliciousness!
You can also see my Christmas orange on my plate. We always get oranges in the bottom of our stockings, but we’re the only family I know of who does this.
My creative little sister made me Notes On A Page recipe cards! She is so awesome.
I gave my mother some framed photos as one of her presents. From top to bottom: all of the Page girls pose during her wedding a few years ago, my sister and I years ago, and my sister’s high school graduation.
Jack had a busy Christmas running around like a hyper toddler. Linnea and Jack Christmas shot!
Jack has that “I will not sit still!” look in his eyes. I finally let him out in the backyard for some much-needed zooming.
No time to stop for a photo, Mom!
He has been out in the backyard approximately nine times today. Something about that fenced, no-leash-necessary yard just makes him even more bonkers than usual!
I’m blogging at the kitchen counter while my mother preps dinner. Everyone else is preoccupied, leaving me with the arduous task of consuming all of the Christmas cookies. But if anyone is up for the job, it’s me! My extended family is coming over soon to eat, exchange presents, and help me out with this cookie situation. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Ok, how jealous am I of your new kitchenaid?! Jack is adorable- i’ve got a Jack of my own- super energetic little girl puppy named Tilly- when she gets loose outside, she goes absolutely bonkers. Can’t wait to see what you make with that mixer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I second the KitchenAid jealousy. That is one mighty amazing gift. And we get oranges in our stockings, too! Glad to see you had a merry Christmas, hope the new year is happy as well : )
PS, I really like the framed photos and the fabric/paper/whatever that is behind them. Such a cool touch! That’s my Madster. Always thinking.