J and I had a great holiday break together this year. He didn't have to work too much, so it was nice to have him home. We celebrated with my family Christmas Eve - this year we forewent the traditional fish dinner and had Turkey at my Uncle Pete and Aunt Jen's house - it was a great meal. My Aunt, Uncle, parents sand Nonna Donna surprised us with such a generous Christmas gift - Baby M's dresser. J and I were thrilled!
Afterward, we went over to my Nonni's place to open gifts and eat some Christmas Eve treats (no alcohol for me this year, but I did have a big glass of milk and some of Nonna Navina's delish German Coffee Cake). Here are some pics from Christmas Eve:
Jason and I in front of the tree
Gift opening in full swing!
Nonno Tony
After this, J and I went to my parents to open gifts. On Christmas day, we were back at my parents for lunch and went to J's Uncle Julie's for dinner. Here are some pictures from lunch at my mom and dad's:
Michael and Jason and
My Dad - bringing in the BBQ!
My sis and cousins!
all of us cousins (holy moly do I look pregnant!!!)
Kat and Erica
J and my mom
My mom and dad in their wino aprons! So cute!
Nonno, Nonna Navina and Nonna Donna
Erica and her boyfriend Kevin
My two Nonnas!
Uncle Pete in conversation
Nonno Tony and Nonna Navina
And of course... all of the desserts!
Christmas day was great this year - I can't believe that next year we will have a 10 month old! It is truly amazing!
