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Christmas at the beach house

Christmas morning we woke up early, brewed some coffee, and quickly got on FaceTime with our family for gift opening. Almost felt like we were together, even though we were apart. It was hard to say goodbye; I miss them so much.

After gifts we went into breakfast mode. I made Heather’s B&B Potato and Boursin Frittata {with a side of bacon;)}. It’s seriously the most delicious breakfast casserole you’ll ever taste. I highly recommend! I might just make it again this weekend, ha.

{couldn’t resist these fox pajama pants for Rob!}

This year Rob and I exchanged one “big” gift, and then stockings. We of course had to hang one for little boy, and for the pups. We all made out this year. Rob did particularly well with mine!

Tacoma was trying so hard to get both the ball and bone in his mouth at one time. hahahahaha

While searching for a fun recipe for Christmas dinner, I stumbled upon The Pioneer Woman’s chocolate peppermint cupcakes, and now I wish I hadn’t. They came out sooo good. Eating 4 cupcakes is like eating a slice of cake, right? Riiiiight.

After scarfing down a few cupcakes, we headed out to catch a matinee showing of American Hustle. Amy Adams’ hair stole my heart. I really think I need some hot rollers now. I mean, wow. Look at her hair! Just wish the movie had more of a *punch* at the ending …

After the flick we took the dogs for a long walk on the beach to watch the sunset. It was one of the clearest days I’ve seen here in the Cruz. Just beautiful. You could see the entire coastline of Monterey Bay. God graced us with a gorgeous Christmas day in honor of his son. Thank you for such a warm, loving day. We are truly so blessed, in so many ways.

For Christmas dinner I made spaghetti & meatballs {another Pioneer Woman recipe}, and we had a picnic in front of the TV while we watched The Blind Side {one of my stocking stuffers and favorite movies!}. I love any pasta dish by Mrs. Drummond. Probably because she almost always uses wine ;)

Not sure you were interested in the mundane details of our Christmas day, but I look forward to looking back at this special day. Our first Christmas away from family, and before we become a family. Crazy to think about it like that, but it’s so true. Next Christmas it won’t just be us. We’ll have a son {ahh!!}. Hope your hearts were warm this Christmas! Ours sure were!

December 28, 2013 by cherjoy

Rob

So handsome

{I love this man so much. What a model ;)}

December 27, 2013 by cherjoy

Morgan Hill

Christmas eve at Odeum

Our Christmas Eve’s are usually spent with Rob’s Dad and my family, but because we didn’t travel this year, we thought to treat ourselves to a festive date night. We were pretty excited, can you tell? {and of course Rob had to get a Coors plug}. We also sent these pics to our fam, ha. Black has definitely been my signature color lately.

One of the things we love most is eating together, and eating good food! Odeum came highly recommended to me, to which I immediately made us reservations for Christmas Eve dinner. We got fancied up and headed to Morgan Hill. The ambiance was perfect — live music, lit candles, the aroma of spices – it almost felt like we were in Europe again.

Appetizers consisted of ricottta and chestnut honey, and bacon wrapped scallops. Then, a traditional Mediterranean salad.

For dinner, Rob ordered the Cowboy steak {his Boompa would have loved it!} and I the filet {of course}. AAAAmazing. So fancy! By the end of dinner, my pregnant belly was resting on my thighs comfortably, hahaha. I was done-zo.

All night Rob kept giving me the “holiday kiss”: big, drawn out kisses, sometimes with a dip even! Loved it. Keep ’em coming please ;)

How do you normally spend your Christmas Eve?

December 26, 2013 by cherjoy

Baby J, Pregnancy

34 weeks

{Hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! XOXO}

December 24, 2013 by cherjoy

Friends, San Juan Bautista

Holiday party

This past weekend was my work party. It was awesome. My sweet boss and her husband never cease to disappoint. They made a huge feast for us and planned a night of fun & games. By the end of the night our cheeks were in pain from laughing and smiling. If you can’t tell already, I aboslutely love the people I work with, and their significant others are just as wonderful! We started out the night with Ellen DeGeneres’ Heads Up! game. SO MUCH FUN! Then we stuffed our faces with dinner and dessert, and moved into a competitive series of Minute to Win it games. Envelopes of cash were hung on the tree for all the winners. We ended the night with a dance party in their living room. I am truly so blessed to work where I work. There was so much love and laughter throughout the night – the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.