White Elephant Year 4

The friend flock showed up with crappy gifts wrapped beautifully in hand. It was the fourth year we have had this party at our house. I think some of the gifts keep getting passed around year after year or hidden in the coats/bags of the guests as they were leaving.







Monte scored a vintage ceramic piggie bank after the whole swapping, stealing & hemming-hawing was over. I've decided my faith is OK with the pig, we performed a quick ritual & the pig is now converted.



We even managed to have a break in the rain & some time to hang patio-side for smore making (a big thanks Erin!). Also a big thanks to Sheri for all the pre-party help.




Of course there had been last minute preparations. Lief had a huge load of wood delivered for the winter chimenea festivities while I took over the tree decorations (cranberries & popcorn) & still have stained fingers to prove it :-)