Christmas found me taking some unplanned time off from blogging. It was a nice little break, although we certainly kept very busy.
I spent quite a bit of time on the 23rd and 24th finishing up baking for my last set of homemade Christmas goodie baskets.
We then attended a Christmas Vigil Mass. Let me just say -- it's not a good idea to show up five minutes before the Mass starts. It was packed, and we lost Eric for about 3/4 of the Mass. The kids and I sat on the steps that went up to the choir loft. It made us appreciate having a pew at Mass tonight, that's for sure!
We spent Christmas Eve with my family at my parents' house. It was such a yummy dinner, and we all ate and ate! Eric also received his big hit of a gift -- an Air Hogs helicopter
On Christmas Day, we traveled a little over an hour away to Eric's sister's new house for lunch and presents. We had a nice visit, and I could tell that his sister was pleased to get a chance to host Christmas this year. We were pleased that not only did we get to visit there, but one of my sisters lives less than four miles away from her (and her husband)! So, we also got to go visit there for about an hour.
The day after Christmas found us cleaning the house from top to bottom. So, needless to say, we're beat! So, while I put up my feet, you can visit some links that I enjoyed this week:
Arts and Crafts
Christmas Satchets -- Chasing Cheerios
Easy Fabric Gift Bags -- The Happy Housewife
Handmade at Home: Keeping the Skills Alive -- Simple Mom (definitely check this one out!)
Make a Christmas Button Wreath -- Dollar Store Crafts (posted at Blissfully Domestic - Blissful Kids)
Finances
Establish a Christmas Savings Fund for Next Year -- Frugal Dad
Miscellaneous:
What is Black Tie? (a guide to what is acceptable attire at different events) -- KathyFriend.com (posted at Blissfully Domestic - Blissful Style)
photo titled The Nativity Scene
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