I blinked and it's now the middle of December...

Is anyone else baffled by the fact that Christmas is next week?

This month has flown by, I know it's not entirely over yet, but 

I really can't believe Christmas is next week!

I don't know if it's the fact that Utah hardly feels like Christmas because

it's been in the high 50's and 60's, a record that hasn't been seen in 75 years. 

So it just hasn't felt like the Holidays. This week I'm determined to get in the spirit of 

it all. Going to tackle my Christmas list, put on some Christmas music, movies

and just soak it all up before I blink again and am waking up to 2015!

Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of year

and focusing on the true meaning of Christmas which is our Savior.

Christmas Day

Some pictures from Christmas morning and

evening for our annual Christmas party at my uncles place with

the extended family.

^^My nephew hamming it up as usual. 

 ^^Traditional Christmas brunch at my parents.

 ^^Cousins and best of friends.

 ^^Sister-in-law love.

Christmas Eve

 Christmas Eve dinner at my mom's is a long standing tradition that
we've had for years. We get together with my mom's sister and her family,
have a delicious ham dinner with all the yummy sides and
then we exchange gifts between both families.

It's always loud, there's always chaos, and
there's lots of laughter and jokes around the table.
This year was no exception. We had fun catching up,
and enjoying the Christmas spirit.

^^My brother Mark and his darling little family.

^^What's a Christmas party without all the treats right!

^^My mom, brother Michael and I.

 ^^Newest member of the family, my nephew Mason.

^^Dad getting in some more ham time.

^^My brother Peter and his wife.

 ^^My dad and I showed up looking like twins.

 ^^This little niece of mine keeps me smiling!

^^Grandma getting in as much snuggle time with Mason.

Putting up holiday cheer with the roomies.

Last week the roomies and I finally decorated the house.

It's so cozy and cheery around here now that it
makes it hard to want to leave the house...
especially with the cold temps outside.

A night in has been winning the votes!

Christmas Part II

My dad, such a clown!

These two brothers, always joking and scheming it up.

Every year since I can remember our family gets together with
my dads extended family on Christmas night for a party.

My aunt makes an elaborate & delicious meal, we play games,
watch movies, talk about everything under the sun,
and end the evening with a Christmas exchange.

We Santamaria's look forward to it every year
and it finishes off Christmas on the right foot--
an abundant amount of fun had by all!