Merry Christmas! 🙂 Ya know one of my fave things about the holidays?? Breakfast on Christmas morning. My dad makes a huge pot of coffee, we warm up leftovers from our Christmas Eve feast, and then we all sit around the table in our pajamas playing with our new toys.
At this very moment, El Hub and I are on the road heading up to Redding, which is up near the Oregon border (I’m actually writing this post from my phone…the wonders of technology!). Hope you’re having a very Merry Christmas.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Agata says
Merry Christmas Karen to you and your family.
Karen says
Hi Agata,
Merry Christmas to you too! How are you spending the day? We will be spending the day with El Hub’s family just chilling out.
Agata says
Today I am at home with my husband. I Skyped with my family in Poland and am just relaxing 🙂 Guess what my husband got me though?? Chanel loose powder 🙂
Karen says
Isn’t technology amazing? We used Google talk last night to see my niece in the Philippines. It makes it so much easier to stay in touch over the holidays. Did you get to see most of your family during the Skype call? I hope so.
Yay for your hubby getting you Chanel! What a sweet gift. Have you tried it on yet? If you happen to have NARS tinted moisturizer around the two look amazing together.
I’m writing this comment from the road, btw. We are still in the car and I’m starting to go a little stir crazy!!
Agata says
I didn’t get to see them but I agree, I don’t know what I’d do without technology. My mom was bummed because she sent me a Christmas package and it didn’t get here on time 🙁 I got one from my sister though- with like 10 different skin care products from Vichy 🙂 Best sister ever!
Karen says
That is AWESOME! I wish my brother would give me skincare for Christmas. I’ve heard Vichy has great creams, especially.
MJ says
Merry Christmas! 😀
Karen says
Hi MJ,
Merry Christmas! Whatcha up to today?
Icequeen81 says
Merry christmas to you and your family
Karen says
Merry Christmas to you too! Are you relaxing today? I hope so!
Angel says
Merry Christmas Karen! Hope Santa brought you something nice. My hubby got me a fab leopard handbag, WOO HOO! And a Sephora gift certificate. What more could a girl want!? Thanks for another great year of beauty, hope the New Year brings you peace, prosperity and love! XOXO, Angel
Karen says
Hi Angel,
Merry Christmas! Your handbag sounds meow-worthy! I bet it would be cute with a bunch of different outfits, too.
What did you guys do today?
Susan says
Merry Christmas, Karen. Your family celebrations look so relaxed and happy, I love it. After losing a family member earlier this month, I’m very much feeling that presents and little stresses are nothing – it’s all about loved ones – family, partners, friends and pets – and creating things – a home, a life, happiness. You should be proud of creating something, your website, that makes lots of people happy, me included. Thank you 🙂
Karen says
Hi Susan,
I’m very sorry for your loss and I hope that you and your family have found ways to cope and recover. Sending you a big virtual hug. 🙂
P.S. This comment was so sweet. Thank you!
Melissa says
I’m glad to see you spending Christmas with your family. Hope you have a great day.
Karen says
Hi Melissa,
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a nice day too. Did you do anything fun? Hope so.
elizabeth primo says
hey i used to live in redding. not much there. what you doin up there? Merry christmas too karen!
Karen says
Hi Elizabeth Primo!
We’re up here to visit El Hub’s family. They celebrate on Christmas Day. What are you doing to celebrate the day?
elizabeth primo says
We just sang happy birthday to Jesus. 🙂
with three kids opening presents took a while.. wkwkwkwk
i miss Redding mountains. My second was born in Redding. Homebirth. LOVE! Memories.
Karen says
Oh cool. Yeah, it’s pretty cool to see the mountains in the distance. How long did you live there?
virginie says
Happy holidays KAren!!! Lots of happiness and success!
Karen says
Hi Virginie,
Happy holidays to you! I hope you have a wonderful 2013. 🙂
Anne says
Merry Xmas Karen!!!
Karen says
Merry Christmas, Anne!
Iris says
Lovely photos.
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Karen says
Hi Iris,
Merry Christmas to you too. What did you do today?
Iris says
Thanks! I visited an Asian supermarket and stayed at home opening presents with my family. Overall, a good Christmas. 🙂
Karen says
That sounds fun. What did you get at the Asian supermarket? I love those grocery stores, btw. I could spend all day in them!
Iris says
They have a lot of useful and unique items.
I purchased a huge 2 litre bottle of black tea and a large combo menu item from the deli/to go section.
Steph says
Hope you had a very merry Christmas, Karen & fam!
Karen says
Thank you, Steph! Merry Christmas to you too. 🙂
peach_ says
Very cute photo with your family! Merry Christmas, Karen! 🙂
Karen says
Merry Christmas, Peach!
Kim says
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! I really enjoy your blog and loved seeing your family. Also, the food looks delish. I hope you had fun at the In-Laws too.
Karen says
Hi Kim,
Merry Christmas to you too! We’re still at the in-laws (just about to have breakfast), and it’s been a nice visit.
Thank you for reading and for leaving this very kind comment! 🙂
asiansbeauty says
Merry Christmas!! I am chinese, so when I see that noodle dish, it really reminds me of home! Have a wonderuful holiday( ´ ▽ ` )ノ
Karen says
You too! 🙂
Amanda Val says
Merry Christmas! I grew up with a lot of Filipino food (adobo + lumpia = mmmmmmm :D) so I’m so jealous that you got to eat all of that yummy stuff with your family! I hope you’re having a great boxing day!
Karen says
Hi Amanda,
That’s super cool that you know all about Filipino food! 🙂 Do you ever try cooking it?
Gwen @ Makeup Toys says
Merry Xmas Karen! I really love your blog and Love the photos that you have! Hope you have a great Xmas and may the coming year be a great year for you and family!
Karen says
Hi Gwen,
This was so sweet of you. Hope 2013 brings you lots of great things!
Rica says
Very Filipino dinner! Merry Christmas!
Karen says
Same to you, Rica!
Kiss & Make-up says
Merry Christmas, Karen 🙂 And Tabs, of course!
Karen says
Same to you! 🙂
denise says
Happy Holidays Karen! You have a lovely family! I enjoyed looking at your warm,cozy family holiday photos. That food looks delicious!
Karen says
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your sweet comment. 🙂 I hope you had a happy Christmas! Next stop: 2013!
Lori says
Oh My God!!!! is that Pancit???
Very jealous!!!!!
Why didn’t I go home for Christmas???
Merry Christmas to you all!!!
XOXO!
Karen says
Hi Lori,
Yup, we had two different kinds! 🙂
gio says
Merry Christmas! I hope you had a wonderful day!
Karen says
Same to you, Gio!
Vanessa says
You post such heartwarming photos. Hope you’re having a good day.
Karen says
Thank you Vanessa! Hope you had a lovely Christmas!
ren says
Looks like your holiday was bright! Your family is adorable, and I’m so JEALOUS of the pansit and lumpia! One of the things I miss the most about living in the Bay. Happy New Year!
Krisabelle says
I know I’m late, but MERRY CHRISTMAS, Karen! 🙂