Christmas Eve 2012

Christmas Eve is my very favorite 'holiday'. I love everything leading up to it and the tradition that it entails. For a synopsis of how the Hill Christmas works you can click here. 

Christmas Eve looked like this and I couldn't have been happier because I had a guest who was coming from the East Coast to see "Utah Winter!"

The Christmas Tree!

Prepping for our 12 guests

After cooking for three days, I got to get dressed up. I thought I cleaned up pretty well. 

Here is the Christmas Eve 2012 Menu: 

Apricot Gingerini

Insalata Caprese Skewers

Caramelized Pecan Bites Stuffed with Bleu Cheese

Orange Creamsicle Truffles

Elk Sliders with Holiday Slaw

Lobster Bisque

Ceasar Salad  in Parmesan Tartlets

Irish Dubliner

Cave Aged Gruyere from Switzerland

Smoked Jalapeno and Sweet Pepper Cheddar

Maple-Mustard Crusted Pork Loin with Apple Chutney

Thyme-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tossed Green Bean Salad Tossed in a Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

and for Dessert

Red Velvet Cupcakes Infused with White Chocolate Garnished with a Handcrafted Snowflake

Mom, Me and Dad in our Christmas Best

A Chi O Christmas

A Very Chi-O Christmas

While I was living in TX I joined the Chi Omega Young Alumni of Dallas. I was able to go to a couple events before I moved. The first one was the Christmas party. They rented out the Dallas Trolley for the night. We had drinks, snacks and a ride around the downtown city center. 

After the ride with some great Chi-O's

During the Trolley Ride

K'Lea and I. The theme was "Tacky Sweater".  I didn't have one... 

That same weekend, I also got invited to the annual Holiday Tea. It was at a beautiful home in Dallas. I met Chi Omega's young and old at the Tea. It was a really fun event and even better to see the girls I'd hung out with earlier!

I love Chi Omega and I love being able to meet sisters all over the U.S.!