Eric wrapping our nephew’s gifts!
Rudi and his catnip that got stuck on his tooth.
Flashback five years ago to Christmas 2005…
2010:
A lot healthier these days!
This was before a dinner out on Saturday night to an Italian restaurant.
I realized it was a bad choice not wearing an empire waist for that meal!
Then we were back in the kitchen once again with Timmy’s coffee in hand and recipes in the other.
OSGMOM had a couple helpers…and I got to wear my new polka-dot apron from my sis.
I made ultra fudgy brownies with spelt flour.
I let someone lick the spoon when it was all over! :)
Then we got busy on dinner.
Mom made a regular mac ‘n cheese and then I made the vegan mac ‘n cheese.
This time I doubled the sauce recipe and it turned out even better.
It was so good, I revised the original recipe!
Everyone tasted it and said they couldn’t tell it didn’t have cheese in it. :) My mom actually preferred the vegan version and said she will make this from now on. We also agreed that the sauce would be wonderful over broccoli.
We had a big sweets tray for dessert filled with Soft peanut butter cookies, ultra fudgy brownies, ultimate oatmeal raisin cookies, and other goodies.
Hi Pete :) (my brother in law)
Then we opened a few gifts…
Rudi wanted to come home with us.
Sketchie had to put his foot paw down though.
Coming up, the hummus recipe my mom introduced me to that changed everything…
I actually said the words, ‘I’ll never buy store bought again.’
I don’t joke around when it comes to hummus.
What a fun time and a beautiful family :) You really do glo. I’m glad you had a great trip!
your sister’s sparkly dress is FABULOUS!
OMG RUDI!! xoxoxo
wow! Radiance and Health is what I see. :)
Oh I can’t wait to read about the hummus!
All of your pictureslook sooo professional!!!!!!!! Gorgeous! The food looks tasty, too! I’m glad you had a good time visiting your family!
Beautiful photos!! And you look so radiant & healthy in all of them! Looks like you had an amazing time!
P.S. I really love your necklace… it makes your face sparkle even more! :)
You guys all look gorgeous all dressed up! It looks like a wonderful time :)
I’m addicted to hummus. A homemade version that’s worth it? I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m sure it’s there.
You look so happy and cute with Eric!! And I love that cat. Reminds me of my parents except different colors.
Glad you had a happy holiday!!
what beautiful photos, angela!!!
of your family, food, YOU, kitty, tim horton’s coffee :) and just the special times…gosh, I can feel the love and holiday spirit in this post!
have a wonderful weekend :)
Hummus should never be joked about. Looks like a fun time! Can’t wait for the hummus recipe :)
Wow, Alberta, GA looks so beautiful! Especially this time of year.
Love your photos, you look stunning! So happy and healthy :)
Doubling the sauce? Genius!
Wow, what a difference between 2005 and now! It looks like you guys have aged in reverse. It’s amazing how good health and happiness can make such a difference in our appearances. :)
You look gorgeous in that dinner pic! It’s a very pretty dress. I can’t wait for the hummus recipe; we made some over the Thanksgiving weekend, but I’m curious to see what yours has in it.
It must be fun to be able to spread out your Christmas celebrations like that…
makes the season feel a lot longer.
Looking forward to the hummus recipe.
Great looking food, Angela! And you two look lovely in your photos- so happy and glowing! I’m actually having a party for my mom’s b-day soon and was wondering what to make for dinner. Any ideas? I’d like to make something that we don’t usually have or haven’t had before, but I want to make sure I’m making something that someone will definately recommend to me. I’m trying to find dinner and dessert. Ahhhh! What would you say about your mac n cheese or cheryl’s spinach cheesy pasta you’d posted before? Anyway, nice to see you had a good time!
Id go with the mac n cheese…it’s delicious!
I actually told my husband he’s not allowed to let me buy storebought hummus ever again! So far, it’s worked!
I loooove your apron!