‘Stay-cation’

Ever since since we got married, Victor and I take a ‘stay-cation’ the week between Christmas and New Year.  We don’t travel anywhere; instead we use this week to recharge, relax and slow down.  I’ve always loved this time of year but since the girls were born I appreciate it even more – because while Victor and I don’t work that week, our nanny does so we have help with the girls!:)

This year’s break was one of my favorites – it was a perfect combination of spending time with family, spending time with the girls and spending time together as a couple.

Our Third Annual Christmas Eve Dinner was a family affair with the centerpieces created by the girls:

the main ‘star’ of the evening was a turducken from a local poultry farm:

and the rest was catered (although headed by yours truly), as I am not known for my cooking skills:

We baked cookies for Santa:

and watched the fire in Christmas PJs:

Played with new toys on Christmas morning:

and had yummy breakfasts of Belgium waffles:

played games by while listening to the fire cracking and Christmas songs:

and created masterpieces – all dressed up as princesses, of course:)

danced in the driveway:

and invented  avant-garde dance moves:

read books in bed with Grandma:

and had sweet dreams:

This week was a perfect ending to a great year!