Stefani made a Christmas holiday at home. Part 3. This is the last one. I promise.

Stefani made a Christmas holiday at home. Part 2.

Stefani made a Christmas holiday at home. M. and I celebrated Christmas and New Years in Ontario with our family and friends. It was a BUSY two weeks. We flew from Calgary to Toronto, played with a nephew, wrapped, visited a barn, baked, played with pets, finished making Christmas presents, ventured into the city, ate, stayed up late late late catching up with family and friends, gazed at the lake, ate some more, celebrated 18th birthdays, watched tv, ate even more and flew from Toronto back to Calgary. Stay tuned for more holiday pictures...

Stefani makes a Christmas at home. We are home! It feels SO good to be home. We have been busy catching up with family, playing with a nephew, telling stories, decorating, eating (SO much eating), listening to Christmas music, more eating, opening parcels and finishing up Christmas present making. I am so very looking forward to the next two weeks. Merry Christmas everyone!

Stefani makes one last trip to her favourite coffee shop. Presents are wrapped, suitcases are packed and the house is clean. Ish. I decided to reward all of my hard work with a walk to the coffee shop for a latte and cinnamon bun since I won't be having either of those for a while (tonight we fly home to celebrate Christmas with our family and friends!). On my way out I checked the mail and discovered a beautiful Christmas card sent from a dear friend. Perfect timing! Let the celebrating begin!

Stefani made Thai Chicken Curry. I made Thai Chicken Curry (another one of Shannon's recipes...she's got the best recipes, that Shannon!)for dinner last night. The perfect end to a day of Christmas-ing in cold Alberta. I also recommend that you listen to this Christmas playlist (thank you A Beautiful Mess!) during all Christmas related making. I listened to it while cooking and eating Thai Chicken Curry. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat. Stir-fry 4 teaspoons of red curry paste for 30 seconds. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken, cut in thin strips, and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 coarsely chopped onion and stir-fry for 1 minute or until the onion is softened. Add 1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips, and the zest of 1 lemon, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and bring to boil. Cook for about 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced slightly. Serve with rice. Enjoy!

Stefani makes a brown day. Big brown heart. A latte + seed bun makes me craft better Christmas crafts. I made a brown paper star.