A Week In The Life, Vol 52.
I can’t believe it! 52 weeks, sharing this post every week! Wasn’t sure if I could do it but WHOA.
Well, let’s get some exciting news out of the way first. On Christmas I shared that baby #3 is on the way!
I’m shocked that some of you haven’t called me out on it earlier based on these weekly posts – I haven’t shown our dinners in forever! Ha! Basically because I can’t even fathom stomaching dinner let alone take a pic of it. LOL. More to come, I’ll do a baby #3 crumbs post later this week!
Our elf was over the top this week. It was seriously fun! We had a great week but come Dec 26, it was sad to have no more elf and no more advent calendars.
I have a matching PJ obsession for the kids. I buy most of our PJs at christmastime and they LOVE to match! We have gingerbread avengers…
Colorful lights (there were Emilia’s fave!).
Christmas village.
And old fashioned santa for christmas morning.
We baked up all of our cookies!
I LOVE that both my kids love to bake.
Let them decorate every.single.one.
We finished this big art posted that Max got for his birthday from his cousins.
And we hung it up in the toy room! haha. It’s so fun.
We made peppermint playdough too!
And pomanders. So many crafts this week.
On christmas eve, we prepped our breakfast for the next day.
On christmas eve, I made filets, caesar salad, almond green beans and my mom made twice baked potatoes. It was so good.
Oh I made a huge cheeseboard too because this may have been the only time in 2020 that I made one?!
Got all dressed up to stay home!
Honestly, this was the best night ever. On christmas day, I was so weepy and sad because Max’s excitement was unlike anything I’ve EVER seen. It took him over an hour to fall asleep because he was so excited. He woke me up at 1, 2, 3 and 4 wanting to go see if santa came! While I know (hope) he will still believe next year, I feel like the excitement will never be on this level again. It won’t be as innocent. I was just so sad that it was over on christmas day!
My best babies!!
Love them so much.
Then, santa came!
The kids had a blast.
MY HEART.
Our brunch was amazing!
This overnight breakfast bake was INCREDIBLE. Eddie and I could not stop eating it. It’s very rich but I think I will make it every Christmas morning from now on. Our once a year tradition.
Remember last week when I shared out menu? Well this breakfast was so huge and we ate it so late that we didn’t really eat the rest of the day. We snacked on fruit and cookies! And never got out of pajamas. It was wonderful.
So many christmas outfits and no place to wear them. whomp whomp.
Why does she look 17!
My mom got the kids this melissa and doug s’mores set – omg it’s been such a hit!
Max got a steelers jersey that he was VERY pumped about. See also: our floor has looked like this for three days. I CAN’T GET IT CLEAN!
We finally cooked the lasagna I had made last week that was intended for christmas day. Had it with a house salad and it was FANTASTIC.
I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Keeping up my tree for at least another week (or two!).
28 Comments on “A Week In The Life, Vol 52.”
Ermagersh- congratulations and thank you for sharing! You have such a beautiful family already. So glad to hear how happy the holidays were for you! Your Christmas Eve dinner sounds perfect! We only ate one full meal on Christmas too. 😊
Congratulations on the upcoming new addition! What a wonderful holiday (or any day) gift…best wishes to you all.
Oh my GOD!
So excited that baby number 3 is happening!
I love you and your beautiful family!
Congrats on the new addition!
How did you make the filets? I am cooking steaks for a few people on NYE and can’t decide the best way to execute more than two. Thanks!
So exciting! Looking forward to the new adventures for you and your family. LOVE all of your recipes – is there a link for the large art project? Thinking this will be perfect for my grandson for next year’s December birthday. Thanks!
Congratulations on baby #3! Love all their Christmas pj’s. I’m with Emilia, I think the lights were my favorite ones too. Loved her Christmas dress. Hold out hope he will be that excited next year. Especially to keep the magic alive for Emilia and the new baby.
Congratulations on Baby #3. I am enjoying your recipes and blog so much. I need to buy your cookbook! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and blessed 2021!
Congratulations! Â I stumbled across your blog earlier this year and it has been one of the bright spots of my 2020. You have a beautiful family and I love your recipes. Â May you and your family have a safe, healthy and wonderful 2021!
Congrats on baby #3!!! I don’t know how you manage to do it all! You’re amazing.
Your Christmas looks wonderful. We, too, spent more time relaxing on Christmas Eve and Day than we have in years…and I have to admit, it was wondeful having a low key, no-schedule Christmas. Just another life lesson from 2020 — the joy that slowing down can really bring. :-)
EEEEEEEEEEEEE I’m so so so excited for you!!!! I had noticed that there was something different, but I didn’t want to say anything, I was just secretly hoping for you! I love these posts always, they’re so real and just amazing! Our kids are a little similar in age and I always love seeing their outfits and toys lol, and you know how I love your décor! Anyway, happy holidays and so many congratulations!!
Congrats to my favorite blogger! Love your recipes and have used so many of them this Christmas.
Congratulations! We have a baby arriving in June and I’m almost to the point where I don’t just look chubby… finally :) I hope your pukiness ends soon!
So very happy for you and your family! Congratulations! Love, love all the holiday pics… so beautiful! Very best wishes to all of you for a happy, healthy New Year!
Oh MY GOODNESS! I deleted social media for most of November and December and am just now seeing the announcement! Congratulations!!! Yay!
I wanted to call you out so bad! I noticed last time when you were pregnant with Emilia, pictures and videos of yourself disappeared unless they were shoes only haha. So excited for your family!
Congratulations on the new addition to your beautiful family!
Love the photo of Emilia in her pink coat leaning against the wall – she’s like a model-in-training! Quite the fashion sense. Have a beautiful Christmas and all the blessings for the new year.
#3 Wow this is exciting!
What’s the date?
Congratulations!! I will miss this post every week! Your family is so adorable. and now, it’s about to be even MORE adorable!! : ) Best wishes to all of you!
I’m so excited about your baby news !  you have the most beautiful family and this will just add to it.  Â
As for the bittersweet feelings of the magic of childhood and Christmas, just keep soaking it up. You blink and one year they sleep in.  On Christmas morning.  I remember the days of my daughter being as excited as Max – the ‘golden years ‘ I call it  when everything is new and magical. I will keep soaking it up vicariously from afar through your kiddos lol.  Happy new year 2021!Â
hey girl- love the pics! congrats on the baby! so cool! I will be praying for you. Happy New Year!!
Congratulations!!! My brother and his wife announced on Christmas they are expecting and I am so thrilled! It will be the first baby in our family. I have LOVED following along with you and SO hope you do long pregnancy updates like you did with Max and Emilia. They are my favorite part of the blog.Â
Congrats on #3!!! Also, I have to say that while normally I’m not a big fan of white light Christmas trees, yours was VERY pretty (probably because of the heavy abundance of the colorful ornaments). If I were ever going to use white lights on the Christmas tree, I would model it after yours. Glad you had a great Christmas, and hope your New Year is safe and wonderful.
Omg Jessica!! I have been taking an Instagram break most of the year and missed your news, congratulations!!! So thrilled for you and your family — and excited to hear all about the pregnancy and baby when he/she comes. What a fun Christmas announcement. Happy to see you all look like you’re having a wonderful holiday!
I am so very happy for you and your beautiful family! And impressed you are keeping this a secret for the third time! I hope you continue to feel betterÂ
The Christmas magic is just starting!! No need to be sad – you have several more years ahead of excitement, trust me!! My kids are 15 and 13 and while I do enjoy not having to sneak around or pretend anymore, I do miss those years of magic. I had a nostalgic moment this Christmas where I asked my 15-year-old what she thought of Christmas growing up, and she said she loved it so much and felt like it was so magical. It’s hard seeing them grow, but when they do get older and look back on these wonderful memories, it is the most amazing feeling as a mom hearing them re-live their memories through their eyes. You are doing such a great job, mama. Never doubt that!
Congratulations!Â
Where did you get those Avenger gingerbread pjs? 🥰
I’d love to know where your kids pajamas are from – absolutely gorge! Congrats too x
Oh, congratulations!!! I have been hoping to see this post. Thank you for sharing with us and come back to Nashville! :) Happy New Year to you and your growing family!