Tacky Sweaters #1-10. We've got the "I Believe" sweatshirt, the goofy Christmas guy in glasses, an elf, a "Christmas" hunter? (we aren't really sure, but at least he dressed up this time, ha. I won't mention a little holiday called Halloween...), a candy cane sweater and big red bow, a singing tie (yes, really), homemade Christmas sweaters, the all important Christmas vest (and wrapped present earrings), and what Christmas is complete without teddy bears riding in a sleigh across a moonlit night?
A funny side note here. I emailed my mom the picture of my decorated tree sweatshirt (never leave me with a glue gun), and she actually thought I had taken it out of her closet. Yes, these things used to be in style, and my mom was guilty of owning several (and apparently hasn't parted with them yet because she thought I snagged this one). HA!
In addition to the amazing tacky sweaters, the food was just as awesome. The menu: grilled chicken, beef tenderloin, hash brown casserole, mushroom and prosciutto wild rice, salad, bread, and chocolate-chocolate chip cake. Good thing there's a lot of room in these tacky sweaters of ours for expansion....
We also did a white elephant gift exchange. If you've never done one, here's a quick run down of what it consists of. Buy (or shop your own house) for a tacky gift, or something that doesn't really fit the recipient you are giving it to, or some item thats price exceeds its function/usefulness. Wrap the gift up pretty. Draw numbers (or in our case, we drew words from a hat, read the story of Jesus' birth, and when our word was read it was our turn to pick). Pick your present when your number is called. When its the next person's turn, they can steal an already opened gift, or pick out a new one. This goes on and on. We allowed for 3 steals, but didn't get quite that far. The gifts were just too magical I guess?
For instance, the present here. A Civil War guidebook and Confederate Soldier Hat.
And this one. The Final Four 2004 lunchbox (San Antonio baby!) and a can of french onion soup.
A movie starring Lindsay Lohan (pre-rehab), and a large remote control. Hubs is very excited. I told you, these gifts are magical.
And save the best for last. One of the greatest gifts of the night, if not the greatest....
So, white elephant exchange was a success. Hubs and I went home with our very own VHS copy of Mean Girls, the large remote, and a fishing lure. In other words, score!
We also celebrated a birthday. Happy birthday to you, Tyler! And many moooooooore! From all of your tacky friends:
Have yourself a tacky little Christmas, everybody!
