Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

This was the first year that I can ever remember not spending Christmas day with my family.  I really thought it was going to bother me, but surprisingly, it was wonderful!  We did what we wanted, when we wanted.  It was a gorgeous day and we spent it relaxing and enjoying with our little family.

These were the super cute cookies we picked up at Cinotti's for Santa...well, I picked up 2 Grinch cookies for the kids but Rudolph and Frosty were for Santa!

Andy and I were up first - that was a FIRST - so we enjoyed the calm before the storm!

Aftermath of the storm!

 This present brought tears to this guys eyes!  He knew just how challenging it was going to be to secure this present because they weren't available unless you went to the stadium and had them special made...Somehow Santa scored this for him.  His favorite Jag player (who is a PSU alum and youngest Jag to make the Pro Bowl)

We spent the afternoon on the beach.  It was so relaxing and a great way to enjoy Christmas.

After we got back, the kids decided to swim in the pool...It was a bit chilly, but not as cold as the ocean!

For dinner I prepared a ham supper including green beans, pineapple casserole, and mac and cheese.  It was so delicious and much easier than cooking a turkey dinner that takes all day to do!