Christmas Visitors/Christmas Eve

We had a few busy days leading up to Christmas Day starting on Monday. My cousin Jennifer and her husband Andrew came into town from Florida for a visit. My sister had the whole family over to her house for brunch (except Doug couldn't make it - he had to work - boo!). It was so great seeing them and Briana had lots of fun - especially eating all the blueberries in sight (as you can see above).

Jennifer and Andrew.

Briana having fun with my Aunt Joanne.

Tuesday, my good friend Carole came over to my house with her son Guy for a visit. We all went out and had a yummy Mexican lunch together.

Wednesday was Christmas Eve and we had Doug's parents over for our traditional Belgian Waffle breakfast. The big difference this year was that instead of having it at Doug's parents' house like we usually do, we had it at our house. And because we invited them to our house this year, I offered to cook them! I was so nervous. I told everyone my backup plan was scrambled eggs if they totally stunk. I had never made Belgian Waffles from scratch before (Doug's mom's recipe), but if I do say so myself, they turned out really good! Yay me!

Here we all are before brunch...

My waffles!!

Doug's parents spent the whole morning and early afternoon with us. As soon as they left, I stuck the turkey in the oven for Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas Eve night was very quiet - just Doug, Briana and me. We ate dinner, we each opened one gift and then we left cookies for Santa. Who knew Santa Claus would like Mint Milano cookies? :)

Here are a few more pictures from Christmas Eve...

(Next post - pictures from Christmas Day!)