eggnog, cookies, and white elephants

we might not be hip and single, but we sure felt popular this holiday season.

all of our friends threw fabulous christmas parties that we were more than happy to attend.

they helped us to have the most holiday cheer we've had in years, 

as well as achieve our goal of gaining a combined 15 lbs in december 

(it didn't start out as a goal, but since it was happening anyway we just decided to embrace it).

first off we had the annual cookies and cocoa party, hosted by chase and nakita.

the cookies might have all ended up being store bought instead of homemade, but don't judge.

everyone brought some of the best white elephant presents i've seen, and we were thrilled to come home with a leopard fuzzy scarf and edible underwear.

next we went to the snows for an intimate christmas party of five.

if you are thinking that doesn't qualify as a party, listen to this...

comfy clothes, baby crew, dinner, britt's secret recipe sugar cookies, and the grinch.

all of those things add up to the best party ever.

after that we went to the white elephant party at liz and jeff sorensen's.

no pictures were taken, but we did come home with more gems - fight club on dvd and a 80's VHS workout video.

i gotta find a VHS player so i can pop that in and start sweating off these extra pounds.

the barlows threw a christmas party/going away party, which was exactly what it sounds like. 

joy mixed with sorrow.

there was even a surprise guest appearance from santa clause herself himself,

followed by some christmas caroling that no one seemed to appreciate, in spite of our angelic voices.

and last but not least, my very best girlfriend ashlyn threw her fab party.

i stayed up way too late considering i worked the next day, but it was so worth it.

i almost felt like i was being a rebellious teenager again by breaking curfew.  it was exhilarating.

thanks to all of our friends who hosted such fun parties.

i hope we made a good impression so we can be invited again next year!!!