A Very Merry Beauchamp Christmas

The Hubs and I have returned from a perfectly blissful Christmas week in Charlotte, NC. Celebrating with my Beauchamp clan could seriously not have been more perfect! I love The Hubs. I love being his wife. And I LOVE that I get to be a part of his amazing family. My time in the South with Mike, Kitty, Tish, Scott, Brad, Ben and Kelsie was exactly what the Dr. ordered.

Started the trip with a family Italian dinner and got some very exciting news while we broke bread and drank vino. Then a lovely ladies day with my mom-in-law Kitty and sis-in-law Tish complete with an exquisite meal at 131 Main and ceramic painting at Dish it Out. My bro-in-law Brad introduced me to the artery-clogging deliciousness that is Bojangles and I indulged in my tradition of consuming as much North Carolina sweet tea as humanly possible. We spent much of the days leading up to Christmas elfing and prepping for the big day, laughing and loving as we all found the perfect thoughtful gifts for each other, gorging ourselves on Tish's delicious cookies all the while. And of course, there was Kelsie.

I love my niece! Two-year-old Kelsie is a ball of unstoppable, hilarious energy. I had so much fun playing with her, it was ridiculous. I miss her so much already!

Music lesson. Natch.

 

They don't call him Dr. for nothin'

Tish and Scott hosted a tasty Taco Tuesday and I was totally jealous of their kick-ass tortilla press. I didn't even realize how much I want to make homemade tortillas until I saw them do it. Of course, no taco night, or really any night with my sibs-in-law, would be complete without some Patron silver. Yum! After Kelsie wowed us with her maraca skills (see awesome video below!!), we headed over to the Cook house for an insane Christmas light display (see awesome video in link!!)!

Christmas was a perfect evening of mouth-watering food, great company, and great gifting! There was so much laughter, especially during the Beauchamp Gaffle, that my abs actually ached the next morning.

Kelsie's righteous new dino book

Tish, Ben and my Totally Awesome Ultimate Cool dad-in-law Mike

Farmville money!!! Kitty is also sporting a necklace made by yours truly.

Mike kept saying the two were a lot alike. I'm starting to see the resemblance.

We got the matching cookie cutters! Wooohoooo!

Kitty's awesome gaffle gift

Kelsie and Uncle Bradical

Ben's hamster balls!

Christmas by Lady B

On our way home, the airline gods gave The Hubs and I a Christmas miracle. Surprise upgrade to first class seats! Booyah! Merry Christmas, indeed.

Our first class view.

Our entire visit to Charlotte, I was hoping it would snow so I could experience my first White Christmas. Naturally, this what the Beauchamp house looked like the day AFTER we left!

Oh, we also caught a matinee of "Little Fockers." But I think it's safe to say that we'd all just rather forget that 2 hours ever happened.

Happy Holidays!