What a low key Christmas we had this year, thankfully. We did make our way to B's parents on Monday afternoon to spend the night to see everyone. We left during Vivian's nap in hopes she would sleep the entire way. She only made it an hour. For some reason she always wakes up an hour after napping and I have to usually rock her back to sleep. In this case it wasn't possible since she was in her car seat. We watched lots of videos on my phone. That seems to keep her entertained until we reach our destination.
Vivian played at her Nana and Papaw's and loved looking at their tree...and presents.
B's sister and kids came over for dinner and Vivian got to play with her cousins. Her cousin ML loves Vivian!! She was being dragged around the house by an excited 4 year old. Needless to say Vivian slept great that night and didn't wake until almost 7:30 the next morning.
We headed home around 9 am because B had to go into work for a bit. Vivian took herself a nice long nap when we returned home. Before she woke up, I went to Fresh Market to pick up a few pre-made twiced baked potatoes and dressing. Seriously the way to go! I also swung by Brixx Pizza to pick-up dinner. After Vivian went to bed I made my desserts. A chocolate delight for B and I made my Mom's cherry breeze. One of me all time favorite desserts and super easy to make.
Cherry Breeze
1 premade graham cracker pie crust (Kebler or Honey Maid)
1 egg YOLK
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 small bottle of lemon juice (1/2 cup)
1 can of cherry pie filling
Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a small bowl add your egg YOLK and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well. Slowly add your lemon juice (little by little)until it thickens a little. Pour mixture to pie crust. Bake for 7-8 minutes until the pie crust is slight brown. Let pie cool. After cooling, add your cherry pie filling on top. Pop in the refrigerator. It's best to make the pie the night before you serve.
Christmas Eve Vivian stayed in her jammies and ate sugar cookies the majority of the day. We had a torrential downpour. Vivian and I did have to make our way to Honey Baked Ham and Cafe to pick up our ham for Christmas Eve dinner. Growing up, our big nice dinner was always on Christmas Eve and I wanted to continue the tradition for Vivian and Brian. That morning I made a corn casserole, green bean casserole and
pistachio pudding fluff.
pistachio pudding fluff.
All I had to do was pop the casseroles in oven before eating. Worked out well. We also had yeast rolls :)
We let Vivian open a few presents from the grandparents and aunt and uncle. We first open a gift from my brother and his wife. She got an electric train set. She couldn't quite figure out how it worked. She wanted to take apart the tracks. Little godzilla!!
Memom and Papa got her her very own pot set.
B's Mom (Nana) got her very own table and chair set from Wayfair.
She has the same set at her house and Vivian loves sitting in it! Perfect for little miss.
The Polar Express caught her attention for a bit.
Then it was time to eat dinner.
After dinner we let Vivian open the rest of her gifts from her relatives.
From Memom and Papa, she got a Corolle Stroller.
From Nana she got a Corolle highchair.
From Great Nannie she got a Corolle doll.
Papaw got her a pink radio flyer tricycle.
Overall we had a wonderful Christmas Eve. Definitely more fun with Vivian this year. Can only imagine how next year will be when she's 2.5 years old and sharing Christmas with her brother or sister.
After little miss went to bed dreaming of sugar plums, Santa Clause arrived with lots more gifts. We had one happy girl the next morning.
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