Cheer in Cincinnati

Last year we were unable to return to our 'homes' in Ohio, so spending the holidays back in my hometown was really a treat. It's different now than when I was a kid - as my mom pointed out, I wasn't begging to open just ONE gift the night before. And now, Christmas eve really acts as Christmas day part one for us. We enjoyed opening gifts with my parents and brother, and my grandmother and uncle came to enjoy the meal my mom and I made. I was SUPER tired after spending most the day in the kitchen making au gratin potatoes, french onion soup, and creamed corn!

The dogs love Christmas by the way! They helped open gifts, sat by me in the kitchen while I cooked, tried to steal everyone's candy, and eventually passed out onto my grandma's lap.

 

I got some really adorable gifts - including these Kate Spade studs! More things with animals on them, yes? Plus, we got the counterparts to our 'his and hers' glasses - 'mine' and 'yours'.

cardigan :: j crew outlet remixed

wheatberry beautiful dress :: modcloth remixed

tights :: target remixed

clue booties :: seychelles via gilt remixed

necklace :: target remixed

earrings :: kate spade

bracelet :: gift
ring :: julep

headband :: anthropologie