Life is certainly passing by at a rapid pace, including the Christmas season. It feels as if December went by in a blink of an eye. We enjoyed watching Stella look at the Christmas tree and rip wrapping paper off her gifts. She definitely got spoiled being the first Grandchild on both sides of our families. My favourite thing about Christmas is getting together with loads of people. Even tho it makes things crazy busy, it is part of what the season is all about to me. Here are some memories from Stella's first Christmas.
Stella getting into the ribbon during her Christmas card photo shoot.
Baking Christmas shortbread cookies with Stella's Great Grandma. This is a family tradition that goes back as long as I can remember. We get together as a family to decorate cookies. It's wonderful. My Mother, Grandmother and I made 120 cookies this year. The rest of the family joined us for a yummy slow cooker meal, then we decorated. I really cherished this day so much with my Grandmother. It was so special to me to have Stella watch us and be there with my Grandma who has been one of the most inspirational people in my life.
Stella having a blast ripping off paper.
Oven baked Bruschetta. One of my favourites to serve to company. I served this at Christmas Eve along with some other appetisers. Calabrese bread drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and topped with vine ripened tomatoes, black olives, spinach, diced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Our first family Christmas picture.
I hope you all had a happy holidays and now that we have entered 2013, may your year be filled with joy, love, health, and prosperity.
