Yep, it's Christmas time! Even though we had 80+ degree weather this weekend, Christmas month is in full swing around these parts. And, today, Mother Nature has finally decided to cooperate and wave her little weather wand across Texas. It won't go passed the mid 50s in Austin today and the low is in the 20s! I am sure we will be back in the 80's in a few days.
We started Friday off no different than we normally do, Mexican food and margs. In my book, it's the only way to really kick off the weekend.
Then we headed downtown for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Holy madness. I think the whole town of Round Rock was there. Crowds, double wide strollers knocking at my heels and walking what seemed like 5 miles back to our car was not my idea of a Holly Jolly Christmas. Oh well, the kids had fun.
After the chaos, a few of us girls got into our PJs, poured ourselves a couple glasses of vino, popped in Four Christmases, threw the kids upstairs and let the boys play a little dominoes...living at it's finest. Let me tell ya, nights like that, well they just don't get much better.
Saturday we hosted our company Christmas party at our casa. I ran around bat shiz crazy all day. At the last minute, I had the brilliant idea of doing a white elephant gift exchange, where we provided the gifts. I don't know why I do these things to myself. And for some reason speed shopping (well, procrastination in general) gives me a wicked rush...the pressure...the adrenaline...feeling like I am in a race...like I am being timed to get it done. I know, I may have one or two screws loose.
I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of the food. Bad blogger. It was divine. If you live in the Austin area and need an AH-mazing caterer, please call this guy. Jim is phenomenal and I love him. Give him a buzz and tell him I sent you.
If you are wondering who that guy is in the middle right picture. Well, it's the new Heisman Trophy winner, Johnny Manziel. This was a huge deal at the party because over half the people there went to Texas A&M and we had to watch. I am not an Aggie, but it was pretty darn amazing seeing a player from Texas, a freshman I might add, take home the honor.
I asked you ladies last week for a holiday cocktail recipe. Thanks for all the ideas. Dusty, I am saving yours for New Year's Eve! Anyway, I ended up making Caramel Apple Cider, but I served it chilled because it was like springtime outside. I will definitely make it again and serve it warm once it gets colder out.You guys, it is so freaking good. Here's the down low:
1 gallon Apple Cider
1 bottle of Sparkling Apple Cider (gives the drink a little carbonation)
1 1/2 cups of caramel flavored vodka
5 cinnomon sticks
Mix it all together and have a few.
And what's a party, after the party if you don't play Taboo? Things got a little rowdy and I still think the other team cheated.
Sunday entailed church, leftover food from the party, football, nap, piles of laundry, more leftovers and Clark Griswold. Best. Christmas. Movie. Ever. Redbox it. Buy it. Netflix it. Watch it. It's a BEAUT!
So, what holiday fun did you have this weekend? I'll tell ya one thing I didn't do....Christmas shop. I am so far behind it's not even cool. I guess that goes back to the "working under" pressure thing.
Have a dashing week, kids!
P.S. It was so fun reading your thoughts and comments on Friday. I decided I would take my $80 and spend it elsewhere. I will keep my eyes focused on the Target clearance racks.
P.S. It was so fun reading your thoughts and comments on Friday. I decided I would take my $80 and spend it elsewhere. I will keep my eyes focused on the Target clearance racks.
I am linking up with: Leeann, Dana and Sami for the Weekend Update.
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