To start, we went to a hot cocoa party and watched Elf with some friends... to which I took some hot chocolate cupcakes! I can't wait to share that recipe soon.
For Christmas, Dan and I loaded up the cats (and boarded the dog), and headed to Kansas City. It was a 10 hour drive, and while not very fun, we had a blast when we got there!
Our schedule was so jam-packed with lunches and dinners with family members and friends that we can hardly call it a vacation... but that's okay! It was wonderful seeing everyone and being able to spend time with them.
We celebrated Christmas with my family on Christmas Eve with a KC style BBQ dinner and gifts... and I was SO surprised to have gotten the red Kitchenaid mixer I've been eyeing for years thanks to my awesome husband! We had a lot of fun that night and ate way too much then and on Christmas day.
We also were able to see Unbroken on its opening night, and while it didn't tell the FULL story that the book does, it was still incredible.
We went to the last KC Chiefs game of the season... in which they kicked San Diego's butt (woohoo!) but ultimately didn't make the playoffs (just barely). We had a great time with friends, though!
- How were your holidays?
- Did you travel or stay put?
Ahhh your Kitchenaid....what a great hubby! Sounds like you had a fantastic holiday break! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a great Christmas! My family is all in Owensboro so I didn't travel anywhere for the holidays. In fact, my holidays were so boring I didn't even take pictures or blog about it!
ReplyDeleteYay for your mixer, I absolutely love mine!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHot chocolate party? Yum! Cupcake! Double yum! Looks like a fun holiday. I am curious about that bird picture though. How did all the birds find your yard?
ReplyDeleteI was going to get the Be Bold, Be Brave, Be Berry shirt for my son but they only make them for adults! Jackson is devastated that his favorite kc players (billy butler and Eric Berry) aren't playing for us anymore! :(
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the recipe-- sounds delicious!
So glad you got to spend the holidays with family and each other! We are like yall in that our schedules are always so jam packed. We get home and literally veg on the couch for a week just to recuperate, but it's always so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAh, I love your new Kitchenaid mixer! I really want one. Have fun using yours!
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to spend holidays with family.
ReplyDeleteThat cupcake looks awesome.
Woo Kichenaid! Aren't they magical? I love mine!
ReplyDeleteWe traveled - 22 hour drive to Texas. But our kids do really well in the car. I'm glad to hear from someone who has seen Unbroken and also read the book. We were planning to go see the movie New Year's Eve, but our plans changed and we got on the road a day early. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie, but I'm not wanting to be let down after such an awesome book.
ReplyDeleteWow you guys were busy!! I need to read Unbroken, I keep hearing so much about it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the KitchenAid! It's life-changing!
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