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Family Friday, Holiday Edition

December 11, 2015 By Shann 63 Comments

TGIF

Happy Friday! Has it been a really long week for anyone else? I’m pretty excited to be heading out tonight with some twin moms for our holiday party.

Speaking of holidays, I wanted to share a little about our Thanksgiving, and also show/tell you about how we’re getting ready for Christmas.

Holiday edition

Thanksgiving

We had a really nice Thanksgiving. As you’ll remember, I wanted to not get to stressed about the holiday, as you can see in this POST. So, the day went mostly as planned.

We watched some of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. We saw a teaser that Thomas the Train would be in it, so we not-so-patiently waited for him to make his appearance. By the time they finally showed him, which was for about 2 seconds, we had to get ready to leave. Since I already had all the kids clothes picked out (and mine too!) getting ready was pretty easy. We then headed over to my In-laws’ house for snacks/lunch.

When we got there, the boys watched a little racing on TV, then played cars and had a few snacks.

Family Friday, Holiday edition

We then headed to my parent’s house for dinner. All the cousins played together (my brother has 4 girls,) we ate dinner, drank some wine, and fed the kids lots of whipped cream with a little pumpkin pie.

We then dressed them in jammies, got them home, and I went out shopping. Yes, I was that crazy lady out at Target and the mall at 10 pm. It wasn’t very busy, and I got most of my Christmas shopping done, so I consider that a win.

Getting ready for Christmas

On Saturday late afternoon/early evening, we started setting up our Christmas tree forest. You see, we don’t just have one fake plastic tree, we have a whole bunch….in every color. Most have lights, some are sparkly, one is a pink Hello Kitty Tree, and none of them look real at all. We all love them.

Holiday

Now, this is the first year that we don’t have a gate around the trees, so we didn’t put up any of the ornaments. There are lots of plastic ball ornaments, but none of the breakable, cute ones I’ve been collecting since I was little. Maybe in another couple years we will be able to trust the twins with those. Maybe.

We also hung our stockings over our fireplace, got our advent calendar out, and got our books out for our Countdown-to-Christmas.

Holiday stockings

The boys all had a lot of fun decorating, and wearing Santa hats. My oldest even found some cotton to make a beard.

Holiday with family
Telling Santa what he wants for Christmas

We still have plans to drive around to see the holiday lights, make a gingerbread train (Dad is making it after Mom made a total disaster gingerbread house last year,) and watch more Christmas movies.

 

Home for the Holiday?

As for Christmas this year, I’m not too sure of our plans for the actual day.

We always spend Christmas Eve at my Mom’s, and this year, we’re going to go to my husband’s family party later in the night. On Christmas morning, we open presents at our house from Santa, then usually head to my husband’s cousin’s house. This year, his cousin has family from the other side in town, so they are not hosting.

While I enjoy getting to see everyone, I’m thinking it might be really nice to just stay home this year. That way, the kids can stay in jammies, play with their toys, and maybe even take a nap…since I know that we will all be up at 6 am excited to see what Santa brought.

It would just be so nice for everyone to come to us, but I guess we’ll just play it by ear for now.

So, what are your plans for Christmas this year….since it’s coming up in about 2 weeks?!?!

 

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Comments

  1. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I was at the parade and Thomas is usually near the end. Next year, DVR it πŸ™‚

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  2. Fashionable Librarian says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:28 am

    Yes this feels like one of the longest weeks I have ever seen. I am glad its Friday

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  3. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:39 am

    oh my goodness! Look at all of those trees! How fun is that?

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  4. Kristin says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:40 am

    I love the Christmas tree forest! So fun!

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  5. My Urban Family says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Love the photos, especially the boys in the Santa hats! And I’m with you – this week felt like it took forever but I’m guessing the next couple of weeks will fly by πŸ™‚ Happy Friday!

    Reply
  6. diyjahn says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I have to say, your Christmas tree forest is probably the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. I love it. πŸ™‚ It sounds like you guys had a great Thanksgiving and Christmas decorating – Thank you for sharing!

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  7. jbstrauss says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:55 am

    What a cute Christmas tree forest! That looks so fun! I am so unprepared this year for Christmas. Did you say 2 weeks? Yikes!!

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  8. Marie says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Looks like you guys are all set for Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful and joyful holiday.

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  9. workingmommagic says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I love your tree forest! so fun! And I bet you will have a wonderful Christmas just relaxing at home! πŸ™‚

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  10. theclutterboxblog says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:32 am

    love your stockings!

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  11. birdhousebooks says

    December 11, 2015 at 9:52 am

    What great pics! Your boys are so cute, and I love your Christmas tree forest. – Trish

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  12. tara pittman says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:12 am

    My boys and i put up the tree yesterday. It is starting to feel like Christmas.

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  13. Autumn - It's Autumn's Life says

    December 11, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I’m just visiting my family for Christmas, nothing special – just the same thing we do every year. It’s pretty chilled out for us!

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth O. says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:18 am

    How can you not enjoy that! It’s always a lovely time with the family. Congratulations for almost completing you shopping list too!

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  15. Danielle says

    December 11, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Love these pictures, Shann! I’m gonna visit my family in Maryland for Christmas. I haven’t done that in years so it should be interesting lol.

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  16. michelle says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    this is reminding me that should probably figure out what my plans are for christmas. they are different now that i live on the opposite side of the country from most of my family. where i live it’s me and my grandpa and an aunt that lives about an hour away. i’m sure we will go out to eat and just relax. the stockings you hung up are so fun!

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  17. Alexis says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    You have such a beautiful family. I know y’all holidays are filled with fun with your boys. I enjoyed you photos as well as your post. Happy Holidays to you all πŸ™‚

    Alexis | http://www.everythingandlex,wordpress.com

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    • Shann says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you! Happy Holidays to you too.

      Reply
  18. Joan Harrington (@joantruesuccess) says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Hi Shann,

    Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚ Enjoyed hearing about your holidays!!

    Reply
  19. Mommy Wants Coffee says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Our plans for Christmas are not set yet either. We do Christmas gifts with my parents at their house on Christmas eve and then come home and watch the Polar Express. Past that, I’m not sure.

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  20. Kelsie says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    Your kiddos are just so cute! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Becky @ Disney in your day says

    December 11, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    We’ll be spending Christmas eve with my mother in law, then driving three hours to be with my family on Christmas. That’s what we always do, but one day I think it would be really nice to just stay home.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Yes. It’s not that I don’t love being with family, it would just be nice to relax and not have to drive anywhere.

      Reply
  22. goodenufmommy says

    December 11, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    I love your christmas tree forest! What a great idea! Sounds like you’re in for a wonderful holiday! We’ve been fighting sickness all week. I’m hoping it’ll pass before then so I can get into the spirit myself!

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    • Shann says

      December 11, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Oh no! Feel better!

      Reply
  23. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    I love your photo’s! I bet the boys are super excited this year!

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  24. thedealmatchmaker says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:10 am

    We’ll be staying at home this holiday πŸ™‚ cooking and spending time with kids

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  25. Claire'scomfycorner says

    December 12, 2015 at 3:53 am

    Your boys are so adorable, I bet they are looking forward to christmas day πŸ™‚ Great photos!

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  26. Ana De Jesus says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:03 am

    What a lovely family you have and I hope that you have a good Christmas.

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  27. Miss Millennia Mag (@MissMillMag) says

    December 12, 2015 at 7:32 am

    I love all of these photos and that Christmas tree forest is adorable!!

    Reply
  28. minkchic says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:16 am

    I’m jealous of your Christmas plans! It’s a gift to live close to family. πŸ™‚ We’re driving from Georgia to Massachusetts to Illinois, then back to Georgia. It’ll be a solid 5 days of driving. (!!) But getting to see both sets of grandparents will be worth it. Merry Christmas, Shann!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Wow. That is a lot of driving. And you’re right…living near Grandparents is a blessing. Merry Christmas to you too. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  29. Tayrina GonzΓ‘lez (@TayrinaGzlz) says

    December 12, 2015 at 9:59 am

    How sweet! Love your post and your Christmas decor! – Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:29 am

      Thank you for reading. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  30. Tina @ My Highest Self says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Aw, such cute photos! We will be out at family’s for Christmas Eve and home for Christmas, yay!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:29 am

      Nice. Have a great one!

      Reply
  31. Urvi says

    December 12, 2015 at 11:56 am

    We haven’t celebrated Christmas but love your traditions. And kids look so cuteeee

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  32. Stefanie (@LexieLooDylan2) says

    December 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I love your sweet little family! The elf family picture is too cute!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:28 am

      Thank you so much πŸ™‚

      Reply
  33. katrina g says

    December 12, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I love Christmas time.

    Reply
  34. Kate says

    December 12, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I love your Merry & bright Christmas. I went without ornaments this year, too… But then I killed our tree- sooooo….??? we did Christmas with my hubs’ family today so we don’t have to split the holidays this year! Who hoo!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:27 am

      Oh no! Your tree! That’s why we don’t get a real one πŸ˜‰ Sounds like you will have a great Christmas πŸ™‚

      Reply
  35. Liz Mays says

    December 12, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    You weren’t kidding about the forest. You really do have one over there!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:26 am

      Hee hee. It grows every year.

      Reply
  36. MyTeenGuide says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    It’s going to be a very busy Christmas for you guys. We spend Christmas eve at home. Christmas lunch, we’ll be at my mom in law’s and Christmas dinner will be at my parents’ house.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Nice. Your Christmas day sounds busy too…but fun!

      Reply
  37. Claudette Esterine says

    December 13, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Happy Friday, Happy Sunday and a Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Reply
  38. twitchetts.com says

    December 13, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    What a Cute family!! I love your tree farm!! Merry Christmas.

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:23 am

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

      Reply
  39. Anamika Ojha says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Hey Hi Shann, I loved all the cute pictures of kids. Well this year, we are planning our Christmas in Florida. I am really very excited for it. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post. And Yeah, I love your Christmas forest. πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Thank you Anamika! Can’t wait to hear about your Christmas.

      Reply
  40. EminSpandex says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    I am so in love with those stockings! Glad you’re getting some R&R πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  41. Branson says

    December 13, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    How fun to have ALL THOSE TREES! I love that!!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you! It’s fun. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  42. Neely (@Neelykins) says

    December 14, 2015 at 7:18 am

    Obsessed with those stockings!

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  43. Emily, Our house now a home says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I love your Christmas tree forest! We always have a very busy Christmas eve and day, it is so fun but sometimes staying home in PJ’s sounds amazing!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Agreed. Thank you!

      Reply
  44. Valerie says

    December 14, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Wow you are all set for Christmas! Happy holidays!

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    • Shann says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thank you! Happy Holidays to you!

      Reply
  45. Chanelle says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    I love hanging out with my MOMs. We always “get” each other and have a blast just being. πŸ™‚

    Reply

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