Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 4

Well, I've finally finished the final CWU post!

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 4: The Goods

I know that the following video isn't about a gift...but my Daisy is just too cute lol

Ok, onto the goods!

Every Christmas Eve we exchange pajamas...it's a tradition that my mother started with all of us kids since I can remember. What's really fun about it is that we ALL still do it with our individual families now, and if I ever have children it's a tradition that I will continue.

Chris was VERY excited about the gift that he got me for x-mas eve...this made me think that he got me something cute for Victoria's Secret or something....BOY WAS I WRONG. lol

Always the kidder my hubby-to-be thought it'd be a great idea to get me Pajama Jeans, yup you read right...Here is my reaction:

 hahahaha, he kills me!

Every year after opening gifts I make a big breakfast

So yummy!

ok ok, onto the gifts.....for real this time.....

Here's what I got Chris:

SodaStream, Rocksmith, Skyrim, Starwars BluRay Collection, a new knife, knife sharpener, ITunes gift card, Oakley's, a Northface Jacket, NF hat, NF neck gate, and Adidas shoes and various other do-dads

Close up of his new knife

wearing all his gear lol

What I got:

all from Chris

Chris always does an amazing job on Christmas~ I never give him any ideas for gifts, and he never strikes out...the best part is that he puts so much thought into the things that he gets me.

He got me my IPhone 4s {!!!} and an amazing blue tooth {a jaw bone} so that I don't have to use the speaker phone all the time. He got me two new pandora charms in the wedding colors {<3}, a beautiful phone case, 2 new dance games for the kinect, an ITunes giftcard, a gift card to payless, and yummy snacks in my stocking.

My mother completely spoiled us...she got us so much stuff...but best of all, she got us our champagne flutes and cake knife and server set for the wedding! They are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so thankful! xoxoxo

all from Mom

From Mom

from Mom

lol- from Mom

from Mom

O.N. from Dad, Kohl's from my sis Cindy, Payless from Chris, O.G. from Cindy, C.B. from our cousins.
Chris also got a Gamestop card from Dad and a Moes card from Mom.

My future in-laws spoiled us too. On top of taking us to the Nutcracker they got us a laminator {to preserve wedding documents}, Sonicare tooth brushes, and some really cool pie baking stuff! Love the vintage book:

From the in-laws

From my Sister Jill (the loopy thing is to hang scarves!}

adorable ornaments from my MOH and flower girl <3

Snack tower from my Sis Lori

And don't worry...the pups got spoiled too:

I think that just about does it.
All gifts aside, I'm so very thankful for the family and friends that we have and for the wonderful times we get to spend with them.
I hope that your holidays were filled with warmth, love, and friendship.

Here's to a happy 2012!

Did you miss the first 3 parts? Check them out here:

Christmas Wrap Up~Part 1: Pre-Christmas Events

Christmas Wrap Up~Part 2: Pretty Pictures

Christmas Wrap Up~Part 4: Family

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 3

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 3: Family

Being Italian, Christmas Eve is our big celebration.

The day began at my mothers house.

I went over fairly early in the day since Chris had to work.

He didn't get to moms until 7pm. {bummer}

Here are some pictures: 

Mom, Me, and my sis Cindy

Me & Cindy

Me & my nephew Anthony {the goof ball}

Anthony & his girlfriend Abby

one of the gifts from mom had a dragonfly ornament attached to it!

I was disappointed with the food at moms because mom didn't cook :::insert super sad face:::: I was SO looking forward to her Christmas cooking.

Once Chris got there we all exchanged gifts and then we had to scurry out the door to get to Chris' families house for their Christmas Eve extravaganza:

Mum & Papa opening the Keurig that us 4 kids chipped in to get them.

Somehow I only managed to take one stinkin picture at the in-laws! I guess I was to busy socializing lol.

Me, Chris, Michael, and Kara all chipped in to buy the in-laws a Keurig...so we had them open it on Christmas Eve so we could set it up for them and give them a tutorial on how to use it. {lol}

Christmas Day came and went...we had din din with the in-laws and fam.

Monday 12/26 we headed to Rhode Island to see my sister Jill and her Husband and to exchange gifts with them:

Jill and Chris and thier 'son' Cooper

Me & Jill

That's all for Part 3!

Check back later for Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 4: The Goods

Did you miss Part 1 and 2? Check them out here:
Christmas Wrap Up~Part 1: Pre-Christmas Events
Christmas Wrap Up~Part 2: Pretty Pictures



Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 2

Hello again!

I took some cute pictures {with my fancy schmancy IPhone 4s the Chris got me for Christmas}of random decorations ....So I'd like to share some of them with you.

Sooooo.....on to our next segment!

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 2: Pretty Pictures

I have a slight snowman obsession

My mothers Christmas Tree

My mothers Christmas village that was painted by her and all the siblings in 1991

another one of my snowmen

The pups have to be represented on our tree!

The Christmas village that Chris & I started painting last year <3

I just love these mugs that M&K got us a few years ago! We use them every Christmas morning.

Some of my baking supplies

one of the packages from my mom- so pretty

The gift 'basket' I made for M&K <3

the gift basket I made for my mom <3

some save the dates that I sent out early

That's all for Part 2!

Check back later for Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 3: Family

Did you miss Part 1? Check it out here:

Christmas Wrap Up~Part 1: Pre-Christmas Events

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 1

Hello All!

So I know in my previous post I stated that the Christmas Wrap Up would be broken down into 2 separate posts....It's looking like it's going to be more like 3 or 4. lol

Ok, here we go!

Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 1: Pre-Christmas Events

On Wednesday 12/7 My friend Michele and I went to
the Boston Pops Christmas show

{you can read a little more about that here}
here's some photos from the night....what a great time!

We were so close that our table was resting up against the stage!

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Now onto what was eating up most of my time; Holiday Baking!

Yes, you read those totals right...I need a bigger kitchen!

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The next event was our 2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Gathering on 12/23

{you can read more about it here}



Ashley, Michele, Me, Lindsey



Ashley, Me, Michele



Me & Lindsey, Me & Chris, Marc & Nick



AHAHHA- Me & Ashley

This season is always pretty busy for me, as you can see.

Did any of you have pre-Christmas events?

Check back later tonight for Christmas Wrap Up ~ Part 2: Pretty Pictures



Fun Fact Friday

I know, it's been a long time since I have posted an F3 ...

Today's post is about a new tradition that my friends and I started last year.

We began having an Annual Ugly Sweater Gathering at the bar the my friend Michele works at....I'm writing about it today because tonight is our 2nd annual USG.

I'm looking forward to seeing my lovely friends, however: I'm VERY tired from being up until 3:00am every night for the past week.

I'm hoping I can stay awake for the night of fun.

Here are some photos from last year's gathering:

So needless to say, I'm looking forward to tonight.

I'm going to try to post tomorrow morning before my festivities begin for the day {being Italian, we celebrate Christmas Eve more so than Christmas Day}....but if I run out of time I hope that you all have a wonderful holiday filled with family, friends, happiness, joy, and lots of yummy snacks!

xoxoxo