A Colantonio Christmas

Sunday December 23, the entire Colantonio family got together for a Christmas Exchange at my place....

I planned on making just lots of appetizers, we could spend the entire day, talking eating and opening presents. That morning there was much last minute preparation and setting of the table and making sure all the presents were out...

Java's new favorite spot

the tree with all the presents

Arnaud introducing Isabella and Java

too much food, but somehow we managed to finish most of it

hanging out in the living room

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Nachos topped with Avocado Crema

Mini Potato and Bacon Frittatas

Caramelized Onion Dip

Chipotle Shrimp Cups in Wonton Wrappers

Marinated Mozzarella Balls Wrapped in Prosciutto
Sun Dried Tomatoes

Parmesan and Black Pepper Biscotti

After filling out tummies with food we attacked the presents....

Nonno is reading a book to Isabella, who evidently is taken by the reading.

Java and Isabella finally warmed up to each other and off they go playing...

As Arnaud, Jess and I went to exchange some things, Isabella got to fill her tummy with food. Nonnina and Isabella looked like they had a fun time...





It was really fun spending the day doing Christmas with just the nuclear family. And it was even more special since it was Isabella's first one too!