Our very first Christmas in our new home was nothing short of a success. We had our very first tree which we had just rescued from the chipper the day before Christmas Eve, decked out with ornaments that have not seen the light of day in over a decade! Norah wakes up every morning and says 'Keeah Tee!!" And she loves undecorating the laden boughs! Sean and Kelsey came over and brought all their presents to open, which made the day even more special. We cooked a simple breakfast and then all settled in for a long winter's nap as Greg biked off to work.
The next day we had what I think was our most successful party yet, a Brown Bag White Elephant Party. It was a blast! I made three Tofurky's (a delicacy which gained many new followers after this debut!) and festive mulled wine, among many other delicious holiday dishes and drinks! The white elephant gift exchange was just hilarious, featuring such gifts as an Obama head Chia pet, palm tree twinkle lights and a genuine Ducks pom pom baton. It was promptly decided that we will be doing this every year from here on out!
I hope that everyone's holiday was filled with as much joy and love and laughter as ours! Already looking forward to next year (literally, we already have a time-table!)
Happy Holidays!
Norah was opening presents before she even got dressed!
Our very first very own Christmas Tree.
Bishop is trying to figure out the noises from Norah's new animal sounds book.
Norah sits among her bountiful holiday booty
Tearing in!
We were able to Skype with Papa and Didi, and Gaga, Scott and Becca AND the whole Meyer clan in Fond du Lac. It was great to share the holiday fun with those from afar.
Uncle Sean and Kelsey came over Christmas morning for mimosas and presents,
giving it that Oregon family holiday feel!
Norah takes a peek at what Santa stuffed in the stockings (handmade by Nana Sue!)
The scene of the festivities
Happy Holiday family all dressed up in our new digs. Greg and I each got each other blue Patagonia jackets (great minds;), and I am sporting a great homemade apron (which I have hardly taken off!) from my girl, Becky! Norah is in her elf-ware, adorable as usual!
Stay tuned for New Years / Norah's Second Birthday!
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