Christmas 2024

Oh my goodness. I can't believe I haven't published Christmas yet. It was so good. What a sweet, perfect season. And this picture says it all. These girls (especially Emily) love their elf so much! I can't think of anything more pure than this elf and them talking to Starry and sending messages and gifts back and forth to santa. It's so special. Love the elf or hate the elf, it's Christmas magic. 

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Fall Things

Just a post of some fall things I love that I didn't really have a place for anywhere else. Like our porch, which I really loved this year. We had big giant pumpkins and they reminded me of my Nonno. 

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Avgolemono Rice Soup

I loved this! Actually found it on instagram from Ralston rice. Which I love and have finally found in Fresh Market. I hear that Kroger has it as well. It was delish and perfect for a cold evening at home. 

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Bakery Sweet Shoppe

The long awaited bakery sweet shoppe! I bought this cute little cardboard house for the girls last Christmas to color. It took forever! They kept it set up downstairs for the longest time. And right before Christmas they wanted to have a bakery in front-- like a lemonade stand and make cookies, etc. So they made invites for the entire street and handed them out. Then it rained. And then the holidays were over. So we took the house apart and kept it in OK condition for an entire year!

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Lemon and Garlic Gnocchi with Crispy Sage

My mouth is watering just looking at this picture again. This gnocchi was so delicious and the crispy sage really set it over the top. It was fantastic and I'm ready to make it again. Also, super simple! 

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Random Holiday Things

This is my random collection of holiday things that don't really fit with another post but I still want to remember! Like this cute little cocktail at some underground bar in Bentonville. I forget the name but it was so fun! 

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The Very Best Chicken

Can't adequately explain how yummy this chicken was. It was a 10++ and so easy for a quick weeknight meal! The spice on it was perfect and then a hint of sweet = delicious! 

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Christmas Decor at BVT

While we're on Christmas... I realized I never take pictures of our decor. And this year wasn't that much different. But I did get a couple so posting them for memories later. I really do love our tree so much! 

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Holidays in the Heights 2024

One of our favorite holiday traditions! Each year we head to Holidays in the Heights! This year we were basically celebrating Christmas during summer. It was so hot! But the girls still had a blast and love kicking off the holiday season. There are only so few where they will want to sit on Santa's lap. Soaking in all of the memories! 

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Christmas Tree Shopping 24

Always love the day we go get our Christmas tree. We stalk the lot and I really think we're always one of the very first to show up and buy. We always get a picture of the girls with the tree on top. Not sure why Emmy refused to participate this year. Could have been a million different reasons. 

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