It’s been a long time since I’ve been in the same house with a bowl of M&Ms. We had lots of fun playing together today!
And the candied nuts and I are bosom buddies too!
Our Christmas Eve started with a light make-your-own-sandwich dinner before church
A little pumpkin home brew for me
My sandwich was a whole wheat pita stuffed with hummus, tomato, lettuce, and a big pickle!
One per side
Plus a couple of ruffles. Kerfuffled.
We dressed up and bundled up to walk to church for the candlelight service. Matt and I enjoyed harmonizing to hymns and always the candlelit close with Silent Night. An unexpected surprise occurred when Matt Allen’s dad had a wreath from the balcony land on his head. He was a little hurt, but he’s doing OK now. I think it scared our two pews more than anything!
Back home, we set out the traditional Christmas Eve party
The Menu, handwritten by my dad!
We had a whole spread of late-night foods
I wasn’t in too much of an eating mood, so I focused on the balls: bourbons, buckeyes, and now-chocolate doughballs. (And M&Ms!) Sadly, my doughballs are super dry and are no longer doughy. So sad. On Christmas!
With a glass of bourbon spiked nog!
Tonight wasn’t that much different from the past 3 years!
Rudi’s waiting for Santa – hope he pays a visit to you!
Steph says
I saw no one had commented yet and, since I read every day, I wanted to be the first to say Merry Christmas to you (on this post of course!). It’s been a great year on your blog. Your posts are always so upbeat, healthy, and interesting. Thanks for all your hard work. I’m looking forward to a great upcoming year! 🙂
Kath says
Aww you’re sweet Steph 🙂 merry christmas!
notyet100 says
wish u merry christmas awesome pics,
Christin@purplebirdblog says
That sad looking Rudi makes me smile! Happy night!!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
All the decorations look so festive! Merry Christmas.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
what a lovely spread! i would love to get my hands on some of those balls!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Those balls look fantastic! and i love your outfit! Merry Christmas!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Merry Christmas! Have a great day 🙂
Camille says
A bowl of M&Ms is deadly to me!
Merry Christmas!
Hannah says
Santa’s already come here to Australia! And he brought me coconut butter, which is very hard to find here in Canberra, so I’m tremendously happy 🙂 Hope your is wonderful too!
Cara Craves... says
Looks so lovely Kath!
Merry Christmas!
Love your skirt!
Nicole (soundztastee) says
Merry Christmas!! What a great spread. I’ve also had the buckeyes, they’re so good!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
Merry Christmas!
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says
Merry Christmas! Your Christmas Eve doesn’t look much different than ours! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
Merry Xmas to you, Kath, and your fam!
balls: bourbons, buckeyes, and now-chocolate doughballs = RIGHT where’d i’d be focused on 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I love casual finger foods, like make-your-own sandwiches and other party nibbles. 🙂 Everything looks so much fun to eat!
Merry Christmas x 3!! 😆
Joanna says
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I made Mama Peas PB Dough Balls and mine were a little dry as well. They were definitely tastiest right out of the oven. After a few days,try popping them in the microwave just before eating and they taste doughy and perfect in the center again.
grocery goddess jen says
That looks so nice and homey, Kath! Merry Christmas.
Katie says
Merry Christmas! The pic of you and Matt looking at each other is so cute! 🙂 Have a wonderful day today!
Meg says
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family, Kath 😀
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
We had a Christmas Eve party too, with over 20 people! Craziness, but the fun and family type of crazy. Your food looks great! Merry Christmas!
Maria B says
Merry Christmas Kath!
Susan Mc says
Merry Christmas Kath, Kanz and fam! It was fun to look back at your Eve’s past, and what jumped out at me was how far your photography has come this year! Brava sistah! Thanks as always for sharing your holiday! We ended services at our church last night with Silent Night and candles too, it was lovely.
Happy Holidays!
Liz says
Kath your xmas outfit is so stylish! You look so beautiful!! Merry Xmas 🙂
ashley nicole says
beautiful pictures, Ms. Kath! you and Matt are too cute, and you look absolutely beautiful. yummy food! Merry Christmas!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Candied nuts were the death of me last night. Actually, I was in complete Heaven with them 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Even though I’m stuffed to the brim right now, I wish I had some of those balls right now! 😉
Merry Christmas!
Grace says
You are sooooo aware of how many calories you’re eating, which is a good thing, but you should really let loose once in a while. You’re constantly making excuses as to why you’ve eaten certain things, and all I think when I read your blog is chill out. Life is too short to be so preoccupied. Hope you can let go of that sometime.