Christmas Eve had always been celebrated as the main event growing up. We'd go to church, have tamales for dinner, and get to open presents at midnight! I brought the traditions back this year with the exception of the gifts at midnight (I think it goes without saying that a sleep deprived mama can make one little exception). Of course, our traditions evolved to include cookies for Santa and Christmas p.j.'s. Here's the before pictures....stay tuned for tomorrow mornings madness! Feliz Navidad!

Christmas tree.....CHECK!









Old fashioned hot cocoa....CHECK!






Yummy cookie bark, peanut brittle, and pretzels...CHECK!









Adorable and tasty gingerbread men.... CHECK!









Great friends to share them with.....CHECK!

'tis the season to be merry!