1. Any drama, or was it all Merry and bright? No drama here so I guess Merry and bright.
2. What did you get? -a new winter coat -Supernatural season 3 &4 -a Doctor Who mug -a soup kit set (I am a soup freak) -scented candles -The Little Mermaid on bluray and dvd -cash My favorite is probably my new coat because it's nice, I love the color, it looks good on me and I needed a new coat
3. What did LO get? -play blocks -toy car -rattle -ball -teether -a bunch of clothes from my parents
4. What did SO get? -A Link Between Worlds (video game) -2DS case -an awesome screwdriver..... -headphones -cash
5. What did you eat? Nothing, I feel sick so I passed on dinner. I hope I am not coming down with what's going around.
6. I bought Joseph gifts, my fiance gifts and I had gotten my mum clothes and my dad a huge picture frame ( he is an amateur photographer). I also gave a picture of me and Joseph to my parents.
It was awesome and drama free! A little lonely but that is how it is around the holidays anyway.
I didn't get anything.
My gals got everything! Just check my IG feed lol. But Chloe got some XBOX games, Apple TV for her bedroom, and her own reclining chair. Harper got a learning home, a learning laptop, books, abacus, a walk to ride walker and a lot of other stuff.
I made grilled lamb chops, green beans, macaroni and cheese with braised leeks, mashed sweet potato, artichokes, French bread and a spinach/strawberry and feta salad.
Food coma yes!
I gave my dad a leather jacket and a curved glass picture frame of the girls. He was the only other gift I had to purchase. Besides, girlfriends they got wine and Victoria secret cards lol.
There was a little drama in the morning between me and DH. I think it was mainly because of lack of sleep. We both didn't get much last night and I didn't get much the night before. Then, later in the day DH was in fine form and making me appear to be an asshole in front of my whole family when I was just trying to let him sleep (he took two Benadryls because he was having an allergic reaction to my SILs cats and my parents cats). There was also some drama last night at my SILs house because she didn't get the white elephant gift she wanted. Then she wanted the extra one left over. Why yes, she is an adult.
I got:
- the little mermaid on blue ray
- chocolates
- gift cards
- once upon a time season 2 on blu ray
- a new Kokadi wrap (favorite)
- a food steamer
- socks and pjs
N got so much stuff, she was so spoiled. I can't even type out everything she got. My favourite for her was the rocking horse.
DH got:
- all the James Bond movies on blu ray
- soda stream and accessories
- socks and pjs
- new WII U game
- David's tea stuff
- gift cards
- chocolates
We had the wife saver Christmas morning breakfast for breakfast and then traditional turkey and ham dinner. It. Was. Awesome!
We pull names in both familes, so thankfully we dont need to spend oodles. All kids get stuff though, we don't pull their names.
Drama free! We celebrated with my in laws last night and my family today. It was wonderful!
I got an iPad mini, iPhone 5S, fitbit, and fitbit scale from DH. A treadmill, running shoes, and lady gaga tickets from my parents! A Kate spade bag and T3 hair dryer (if you don't know what that is, get one it will change your life) from my in laws. I love ALL these things.
MJ got an insane amount of toys, clothes, and deposits into his 529.
DH got verismo espresso machine, a new messenger bag, snow blower, penguin tickets, clothes, and tools.
My favorite gift to give was my mom's. She's so easy to shop for because we are so much alike. I got her a head to toe outfit from whitehouse black market and boots from Aldo.
Yes to the food coma! My husband made beer cheese soup, lamb, asparagus, mashed potatoes, warm apples, and chocolate mousse.
What a wonderful couple of days. The next 3 are filled with family and parties too. So I'm looking forward to it!
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? Well my DHs dad didn't call. He told us to f*** off due to smoking issues around my DD weeks ago. Haven't heard from him since.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) a video camera and some lululemon pants.
What did LO get? Anywhere chair, activity table and lots of little toys.
What did SO get? I got him an xbox obe
What did you eat? Turkey!
What did you give? Handprint ornaments and picture ornaments were the favourite!
No drama luckily DH and I got a new kitchen faucet we have been looking at and a gorgeous picture my mom made us that says McDowell family on it. My favorite thing was the browning hoodie from DH. J got tons of toys and clothes. She loves her alice in wonderland cardboard book mostly now. DH got a framed pic of Js feet in the shape of a deer-daddy's dear. Clothes. Archery things. We just snacked on ham and crackers. No big meal this time. We made calendars, photo collages with Js pictures for everyone. No good coma, but an aunt made us a bucket full of homemade cookies that we all dove into. Pics to share
How'd it go?
pretty good, I am so over being so tired all of the time though.
Any drama, or was all merry and bright?
no real drama, we always spend my parents Christmas with our good family friends. They live in Toronto and had no power from Saturday until Christmas morning. They almost weren't able to make it up, but luckily made it!
What did you get? (Favorite thing?)
a new hair straightener, and my parents gave us some money towards new appliances!
What did LO get?
a ride on batmobile toy from my brother, so cute! My parents got him a ton of little toys, so great! MIL's house today and I am sure there will be more!
What did SO get? I got him some new clothes and he got some books and treats and I got him a for the bedroom treat....
What did you eat? Turkey at my FIL's and a delicious crown roast at my parents last night.
What did you give? We gave my mom and MIL each a kobo reader, and I gave my SIL a bench sweater that was to beautiful to give and I wanted to keep! My dad got new running shoes and my FIL we gave some stuff for his woodmaking stuff.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? I wish, LO decided last night at dinner time to melt down and I spent an hour in the family room with him trying to get him to sleep. More food today though!
How'd it go? Pretty good. SO got off early and got to spend time with both sides of our families.
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? My grandma started some drama but she's been doing that since her husband died last January.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I got an awesome Tory Burch purse from my aunt and lots of cash.
What did LO get? So many toys!! Scout is our favorite. SO's parents bought LO a carseat but it's a seat for a girl...
What did SO get? He got bibs and a heavy coat for outside since he does a lot of work outside and it's super cold.
What did you eat? Turkey, ham, Mac & cheese, green beans, stuffing, and homemade rolls. Plus a ton of desserts.
What did you give? SO's parents both got a coffee mug with a picture of LO on it. Gave my mom a robe that she had been asking for and got my dad a pair of chiefs sleep pants.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? Nope, LO decided he was going to be a grump all day so I didn't even get to finish my plate.
I got way too much stuff - hubbies family goes overboard! A briefcase, some clothes, 2 necklaces, a canvas print of the family picture that was on our Christmas card (maybe my favorite present!), jewelry tray, warm winter coat, p90x3, beco baby carrier, leather gloves, and some other things I can't remember.
LO got clothes, a jumperoo, books, and more toys!
Hubby got a new lens, some clothes, warm winter coat, a couple of board games, French press, coffee grinder
Hubby and I have each other the warm coats. We got jewelry for my SILs, frisbee a for my BIL, guitar strings for my other BIL, restaurant gift card for MIL and FIL, wallet for my dad, kitchen towels and oven mitts for my mom, plaid button down and earrings for my sister, play food for my niece to go with her new play kitchen, and sleepers for my niece twins that are on their way today!
No food coma. We had chili on Christmas Eve, steak and fried shrimp (chicken for me) on Christmas.
@vasc yes scout is the boy version. I am in love with this toy and plan on getting niece violet. I've had my eye on scout for a few months and was so excited when he got it for Christmas!
How'd it go? It was great! Before Christmas I was not looking forward to it because we didn't have any family here but it turned out really well. I made a big breakfast for DH and a friend, we lounged for a while then we went to a friend's house for dinner. Here are some pics from breakfast:
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? The only drama was that dinner was over 2 hours behind because our hosts are always late. 2 hours though? I was hangry!
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I got a MacBook Pro laptop from DH!
What did LO get? Sooo many clothes and toys! She loves Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Singin' Storytime Puppy.
What did SO get? I have him a hookah and he already smoked on it this morning.
What did you eat? Smoked chicken, curried shrimp, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cabbage and so much more!
What did you give? Gave my dad an Omaha Steaks meal package, ornaments and photos of LO.
Re: Christmas review:
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? Merry and bright over here!
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I got running shoes, a MacBook Air (!!!), some shirts, and a purse!
What did LO get? Got some new spoons, bowls and soppy cups, a couple toys, and a boat load of clothes.
What did SO get? Clothes, a water proof Nikon, travel case, and grooming kit.
What did you eat? All the things! We haven't had dinner yet but I've been eating all day!
What did you give? The favorite things I gave were a juicer for my dad and the camera for DH.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? I will be shortly. Hopefully wine will help!
No drama here so I guess Merry and bright.
2. What did you get?
-a new winter coat
-Supernatural season 3 &4
-a Doctor Who mug
-a soup kit set (I am a soup freak)
-scented candles
-The Little Mermaid on bluray and dvd
-cash
My favorite is probably my new coat because it's nice, I love the color, it looks good on me and I needed a new coat
3. What did LO get?
-play blocks
-toy car
-rattle
-ball
-teether
-a bunch of clothes from my parents
4. What did SO get?
-A Link Between Worlds (video game)
-2DS case
-an awesome screwdriver.....
-headphones
-cash
5. What did you eat?
Nothing, I feel sick so I passed on dinner. I hope I am not coming down with what's going around.
6. I bought Joseph gifts, my fiance gifts and I had gotten my mum clothes and my dad a huge picture frame ( he is an amateur photographer). I also gave a picture of me and Joseph to my parents.
I am not in a food coma.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) Favorite was a new necklace that has a circle charm with both boys' names and their birthstones
What did SO get? I think his favorite was a KC Chiefs shirt and a keychain engraved with a picture of the boys
What did you eat? Mac & cheese, ham and roasted broccoli and vanilla raspberry filled and chocolate cookie dough filled cupcakes.
What did you give? We did do a lot of exchanges beyond the boys, honestly.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? No food coma but I did just polish off my second cupcake of the night
I didn't get anything.
My gals got everything! Just check my IG feed lol. But Chloe got some XBOX games, Apple TV for her bedroom, and her own reclining chair. Harper got a learning home, a learning laptop, books, abacus, a walk to ride walker and a lot of other stuff.
I made grilled lamb chops, green beans, macaroni and cheese with braised leeks, mashed sweet potato, artichokes, French bread and a spinach/strawberry and feta salad.
Food coma yes!
I gave my dad a leather jacket and a curved glass picture frame of the girls. He was the only other gift I had to purchase. Besides, girlfriends they got wine and Victoria secret cards lol.
I got an iPad mini, iPhone 5S, fitbit, and fitbit scale from DH. A treadmill, running shoes, and lady gaga tickets from my parents! A Kate spade bag and T3 hair dryer (if you don't know what that is, get one it will change your life) from my in laws. I love ALL these things.
MJ got an insane amount of toys, clothes, and deposits into his 529.
DH got verismo espresso machine, a new messenger bag, snow blower, penguin tickets, clothes, and tools.
My favorite gift to give was my mom's. She's so easy to shop for because we are so much alike. I got her a head to toe outfit from whitehouse black market and boots from Aldo.
Yes to the food coma! My husband made beer cheese soup, lamb, asparagus, mashed potatoes, warm apples, and chocolate mousse.
What a wonderful couple of days. The next 3 are filled with family and parties too. So I'm looking forward to it!
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? Well my DHs dad didn't call. He told us to f*** off due to smoking issues around my DD weeks ago. Haven't heard from him since.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) a video camera and some lululemon pants.
What did LO get? Anywhere chair, activity table and lots of little toys.
What did SO get? I got him an xbox obe
What did you eat? Turkey!
What did you give? Handprint ornaments and picture ornaments were the favourite!
Are you or are you not in a food coma? Not me
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? No hubby due to work and his family. It had its moments.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I really don't have a favorite thing. It was all okay. I got a Coach purse from my MIL.
What did LO get? So much stuff. All of which she needed. We haven't been very good about toys.
What did SO get? Clothes, a back pack full of Magic Cards, and a frame
What did you eat? Finger food. H's grandma made these bacon wrapped apricot and almond things. They were pretty good.
What did you give? Pictures mostly.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? Nope.
DH and I got a new kitchen faucet we have been looking at and a gorgeous picture my mom made us that says McDowell family on it. My favorite thing was the browning hoodie from DH.
J got tons of toys and clothes. She loves her alice in wonderland cardboard book mostly now.
DH got a framed pic of Js feet in the shape of a deer-daddy's dear. Clothes. Archery things.
We just snacked on ham and crackers. No big meal this time.
We made calendars, photo collages with Js pictures for everyone.
No good coma, but an aunt made us a bucket full of homemade cookies that we all dove into.
Pics to share
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? My grandma started some drama but she's been doing that since her husband died last January.
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I got an awesome Tory Burch purse from my aunt and lots of cash.
What did LO get? So many toys!! Scout is our favorite. SO's parents bought LO a carseat but it's a seat for a girl...
What did SO get? He got bibs and a heavy coat for outside since he does a lot of work outside and it's super cold.
What did you eat? Turkey, ham, Mac & cheese, green beans, stuffing, and homemade rolls. Plus a ton of desserts.
What did you give? SO's parents both got a coffee mug with a picture of LO on it. Gave my mom a robe that she had been asking for and got my dad a pair of chiefs sleep pants.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? Nope, LO decided he was going to be a grump all day so I didn't even get to finish my plate.
I got way too much stuff - hubbies family goes overboard! A briefcase, some clothes, 2 necklaces, a canvas print of the family picture that was on our Christmas card (maybe my favorite present!), jewelry tray, warm winter coat, p90x3, beco baby carrier, leather gloves, and some other things I can't remember.
LO got clothes, a jumperoo, books, and more toys!
Hubby got a new lens, some clothes, warm winter coat, a couple of board games, French press, coffee grinder
Hubby and I have each other the warm coats. We got jewelry for my SILs, frisbee a for my BIL, guitar strings for my other BIL, restaurant gift card for MIL and FIL, wallet for my dad, kitchen towels and oven mitts for my mom, plaid button down and earrings for my sister, play food for my niece to go with her new play kitchen, and sleepers for my niece twins that are on their way today!
No food coma. We had chili on Christmas Eve, steak and fried shrimp (chicken for me) on Christmas.
Any drama, or was all merry and bright? The only drama was that dinner was over 2 hours behind because our hosts are always late. 2 hours though? I was hangry!
What did you get? (Favorite thing?) I got a MacBook Pro laptop from DH!
What did LO get? Sooo many clothes and toys! She loves Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Singin' Storytime Puppy.
What did SO get? I have him a hookah and he already smoked on it this morning.
What did you eat? Smoked chicken, curried shrimp, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, broccoli, cabbage and so much more!
What did you give? Gave my dad an Omaha Steaks meal package, ornaments and photos of LO.
Are you or are you not in a food coma? I wish!