the natad'or: merry kiss kiss

So it's over. The holiday week has come to an end, my vacation has sadly come to an end.. it's Sunday morning. I have mixed feelings about Sundays. The morning is nice as it's meant to be lazy loungy breakfast by the tv-y and the not often enough visit to church... but a new year ahead.
Well Christmas here was delightful. I successfully hosted my first Christmas and first real dinner party. I got to use my gold flatware what felt like I was hoarding for so long in the cabinet. Tablescape came out so nice. If only it could stay that way. Most importantly, food was good. A few things I can take away and learn from but nothing burned, nothing was raw and tummies were filled.
After dinner and dessert, we got a visit from Santa Clause! Courtesy of my dreamboat with his not so Northern Pole accent. My little munchkin was a bit uneasy around him but the nephews ate it up. Santa brought A LOT of gifts! Seems like more and more each year. My little guy got all sorts of ....alternative furniture... as I like to call it, toys galore that will now take space in our living room. But they make him happy so that's that. I got a bunch of knick knacks, a lot of useful house things that we needed and then a few pretty items for fun. My hubster got me a crossbody I was eyeing and a super sweet sentimental ring.
I hope you all had a blessed and fulfilling holiday. Here are some snapshots from our Christmas.