New Traditions

Last year we started a tradition of hosting an ornament decorating party at our place. This year, we continued the tradition. So of course the whole week after/before work was cleaning, solidifying food and beverages, cleaning, getting out crafting stuffs, and cleaning. Lol... like any of our friends are going to look under the mat around the faucet, but you know what? That sucker has been wiped DOWN. 😆 Also one is allergic to cats, so lots of sweeping and steam mopping on thurs night. 

I spent the whole week 1 day off. Monday I thought it was Tuesday, Tuesday I thought it was Wednesday, etc. So rude! Friday finally rolled around and after work hubbs and I made a Costco run for the party. Originally we were gonna do soup bowls, but since it's supposed to be 80 degrees on sat, we thought maybe cold things would be better... and a pitcher of new englander (cranberry juice, vodka, and lime soda (the sugared kind) with sparkling water for bubbles) will work better than hot wine. We also got eggnog to mix with the st Brendans we have in the fridge. We also got chicken nuggies, turkey pinwheels, a veggie tray, a cheese log, and a charcuterie tray. Also some italian sodas. If anyone leaves hungry, it's on THEM!! 

On the day of, we had one cancelation due to strep throat and another due to an infection and a positive flu test in the house. So we went from a parry of 8 to a party of 5. Hehe. So. Much. FOOD. Hubbs napped while I watched Christmas movies. I started with the Christmas chronicles 1 and 2, then red one, finally last holiday and garfield. Much funness. Then people started showing up. 😁

The necklace of lights

Foods and friends 

Decorating the gingerbread barn

Putting it together 

The most punk barn EVER!!

Painting other ornaments.

Our happy Christmas batman skull with vodka, cranberry and lime.

It was a good time! We missed the sick people but still put together some ornaments and the gingerbread house! No one had any intention of eating the thing, but it was a fun group project.

Hubbs is working 3 days this week, as am i, and then I'm off until after new years! Hubbs isn't as lucky but will also have some good time off, which will be nice. Yay for PTO!! hugs and love, friends, I hope you are also enjoying seeing your people!!