Happy Christmas Eve! I can’t believe this day is already here. We’ve been frantically baking/frantically packing {the bakery was open on Sunday} and then we’re hitting the road to Hillsborough where a five-day family reunion is about to happen. Since we were in Jamaica last year, it’s kind of like we missed a Christmas, so for many reasons, this one is super exciting.
Simple meals and post today since I was busy taking care of Maze and cleaning/packing in preparation when I could.
Breakfast was pumpkin overnight oats with banana topped with some honey bunches, sunbutter and Justin’s chocolate almond butter. A delicious bowl at that!
I wanted more coffee, so after breakfast we walked to the bakery (4 miles total – the reallllly long way!) and I had a second cup of decaf. And a taste of Eggnog Scuffin. HEAVEN in a bite. Our noggins are a combo of eggnog and butterscotch – two of my very favorite flavors.
Lunch during naptime:
Another turkey sandwich salad – greens, chopped peppers/carrots, turkey, white bean hummus, Cville Crunch bread and rosemary marcona almonds in a bowl. Dressed in olive oil and a drizzle of honey.
I created this dinner with the very last of what was in our fridge: Greek yogurt, bean soup, cheese, edamame, bell peppers. Taco shells from the pantry!
We stuffed the taco shells with bean soup (minus the broth) and bell pepper – also jalapeno and cheese on top.
Yogamole on the side. Guacamole made with half avocado, half Greek yogurt, a splash of lime juice, a sprinkle of Southwestern seasoning and a generous pinch of salt. So much more fun than either ingredient alone!
I bought the edamame at Trader Joe’s last week, and I never found a good meal to consume it with this week. This was finally it! Tasty after all.
Since the blog world is pretty quiet over Christmas, I’m planning to take a day or so off. So if I disappear, it means I’m happy on ‘nog and baby giggles!
Elise @ Expeditions of Elise says
Merry Christmas! I hope your first Christmas with Mazen is super fun.
Kristen@Change of Pace says
Oh man I love tacos! Merry Christmas Kath to you, Matt, and little Maze!
Leslie says
Merry Christmas! Enjoy this special time with your family.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
enjoy your holiday, kath!!!
Simply Life says
enjoy the holidays! 🙂
Emily says
Merry Christmas to your family, Kath! Enjoy Maze’s first one!
Hayley @ Running on Pumpkin says
Eggnog and butterscotch sound like a very interesting, and delicious, combo! I would love to make cookies with those flavors. Merry Christmas Eve!
kristen @ verbs and vignettes says
nog and baby giggles are totally worth a few days off. merry christmas to all of you!!
sara @ fitcupcaker says
I think a few days off sounds great, thats what Ill be doing! Merry Christmas!
Sara says
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy the little one’s first Christmas!
Fran@BCDC says
Merry Christmas and travel safe!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Have a great Christmas! xxx
emily says
Have a merry Christmas!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Randy says
Merry Christmas Kath, Matt and Mazen; wishing you the best of New Year’s.
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
That is such a cool feeling I bet! It’s Maze’s first Christmasssss yayyy! 😀 And I miss loving oatmeal! haha. Have a great Christmas guys, and have lotsa funnnn
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Have a fabulous holiday celebrating with family and Mazen on his very first Christmas…so special. My family has all arrived to celebrate together…all the best to you all! 🙂
Kel says
Merry Christmas to all of you!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Enjoy your Christmas – and your disappearing act! You deserve it! 🙂
Merry Xmas to you and your family, Kath!
Jeanie says
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. You deserve to take a couple days off. You are the only blogger that I know of where I’m assured of a daily post.
Sabrina @ Nutritiously Sweet says
Wow that salad sounds really delicious! Never thought to do that with a sandwich 🙂 Happy Christmas Eve!
Meghan @Health Continuum says
Yogamole sounds delicious! Merry Christmas and safe travels for your family.
Tami@nutmegnotebook says
Happy holidays and safe travels!
Jen says
I can’t believe last year you were in Jamaica with no baby…and now it’s all changed! Enjoy. (P.S I like the new font you have here in comments)
Katherine says
Thanks for the reminder 🙂
http://therealfoodrunner.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-christmas_24.html
Meagan says
I LOVE THAT BOWL – Where did you get it? I am so fanatic about the old looking greenish blue glass ware 🙂
JoJo says
Merry Christmas Kat!
I hope your day is full of love with your beautiful family.. FIrst Christmas for your little one, how special.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Merry, merry Christmas!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Family > Blogging.
Good choice!