Allison

Christmas Eve Catch Up


Sorry for being MIA as of late - the switch last week to a new job in an entirely new career (from teaching to finance) is really stressful, mainly because I am a perfectionist and expected to come into aforementioned new career already being an expert... which hasn't exactly happened, so it's been quite the adjustment.
Before I get too far behind though, December has brought a ton of awesome, friends filled holiday activities and events that have definitely gotten me into the most Christmas-y of moods, so really, since it's Christmas Eve, this post is in absolutely perfect timing! ;) Plus, I figure since I haven't posted in forever, it's totally okay that I'm putting 95 kagillion pictures up on this one.
Tree Shopping
We had planned to chop down a tree with Anthony's sister and her husband, but the weekend we had planned to go was rainy and awful. Instead, Anthony and I headed to a local farm where we found the perfect tree within ten minutes, and spent the rest of the night setting it up, stringing lights (I directed), and then turning off all other lights to enjoy wine by the tree.

Obviously since this is a good picture, it's Anthony's and not mine ;)

Ugliest Sweater Party and Crafting Anthony and I decided that hunting around Goodwill or buying one was not going to happen, so instead, we ordered ugly colored Hanes sweatshirts, spent an afternoon (seriously) in Michael's Arts and Crafts, and then spent an evening watching Jingle All the Way (thanks HBO GO!) and created what might be the ugliest sweaters ever made.

The next night, we headed to the city to Jon and Jess's ugly sweater party, where we all drank too much and basked in the absolute ugliness of everyone's outfits.
Everyone was very into my balls.


Someone told us, "That picture is good, but would be even better with the mystery finger." Okay.

Drinking to make the sweaters look better (or something like that).


We also had a very, very interesting drunk Uber ride home with another couple, which in my opinion is the only way to Uber (unless you're alone, and then maybe not so much).
Gingerbread house making competition. Take six former athletes and throw us all together and you will wind up with a way to make anything into a competition. Houses and supplies were bought, and it was game on. The stakes were high as couple vs. couple vs. couple were pitted against each other, with the prize being that the two losing couples had to buy dinner for the winning couple. Pictures were posted on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and votes were calculated (mostly by Ant and I, who I guess really win the competitive award). It also helped because Anthony and I won!!

Jon and Jess's house.

Nicole and Rob's log cabin, complete with Sour Patch kids having sex on the front lawn.

THE A TEAM'S WINNING HOUSE.
Don't even know.

Seriously, we are way too competitive for our own good.



How have you gotten into the holiday spirit this year?
Tonight I'll be spending Christmas Eve relaxing with Ant for our first Christmas Eve/Christmas together. There are plans for lots of relaxing, potentially driving to look at Christmas lights, and lots of red wine.
Happy Holidays to everyone! You're all the absolute best and have made my year so special. xox
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