Christmas in Photos

Dec 31, 2014 /

I know, it’s New Years Eve. I definitely feel the pressure to do a year in review post, but I don’t want to do that before I talk about Christmas! Everything would be out of order… and if I don’t share Christmas now, I will probably never get around to it.

Bah!

So Christmas it is!

We had a wonderful Christmas season.

I didn’t take too many photos because I really tried to unplug and just be in the moment this year. I did take a few (just enough) to give you a little peak into how we spent our time.

We started the Christmas season with family at the Transiberian Orchestra. Whoa. It was so exciting!

I hand addressed our Christmas cards. It was a labor of love – and next year I plan on having them preprinted. But it was fun sitting and reflecting on all our family and friends that were on our list. Can’t help but feel #blessed.

Gingerbread houses at “work”

Another labor of love this holiday season was these precious vests I made for Alf and his friends, Boo and Leia. I had so much fun creating these and they turned out so cute!

Christmas Eve Eve was a late night wrapping presents. And ever since my sleep schedule has been a little wacky. Ooops!
My in laws’ home – all decorated for Christmas – and Leia showing off her new outfit.

We spent Christmas Eve at my in laws and Christmas day at my parents. It’s such a gift having both of our families so close. Also, how dreamy was their Christmas setup? The girls all got footy pajamas to relax in and we spent lots of time outside. Warmer Christmas Eves are hard to come by so we soaked it up.

I didn’t take any photos at my parents’ house, but I also hardly pulled my phone out all day. We spent the morning opening presents, we shared a big meal for lunch and the afternoon and evening was spent relaxing with each other with the occasional Super Mario battle in the mix.

The day after Christmas we headed to sunny Arizona and we got home this afternoon!

It was wonderful. The perfect way to end 2014!

Happy Day!

Merry Christmas 2014

Dec 25, 2014 /

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Love you all and Merry Christmas! I hope your day is filled with laughter and love.

Last Minute Gift Idea

Dec 24, 2014 /

Today would definitely be considered last minute, yes?

Well I have a really simple and really delicious gift idea for you if you’re scrambling. You could potentially have all the ingredients on hand too (if you’re big popcorn people).

Homemade Salted Caramel Corn

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tsp sea salt
Optional: peanuts or nut blend.

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 300 degrees.

Start by popping your popcorn. We use a deep pot with coconut oil on medium heat. You heat up the oil and test it on two kernels. Once the two kernels have popped (carefully) dig them out of the oil with a spoon/fork and you know your oil is ready. Pour in the rest of your kernels and wait. Once the popping slows down to every 3-4 seconds you’re ready to remove it from the heat and pour into a separate bowl. It should make about 16 cups. Add the optional nuts to the popcorn at this time.

Combine your butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and half of your salt in a pot and heat over medium heat. Once it’s melted and combined bring to a boil for 4 minutes. IMPORTANT: Once it’s boiling don’t stir it. Just let it boil.