Christmas Twenty Thirteen // Christmas Brunch

It's snowing outside.  Snow that looks like sifted powdered sugar, coating the ground with a frosty layer.  

Absolutely beautiful.

And I'm inside, warm and cozy, still in my pajama pants (some days, it's completely acceptable), typing away.  You see what I mean?  These are the days I love best.  The peace and quite.  Time to think and reflect.  Anyway...rambling a bit there.

Every year Grace Bible Church has a Christmas Ladies Brunch.  It's an elegant affair, with the three essentials - faith, friends, and food.  Am I right? *grin*

Dinah Raye did the decorating this year, with Laura, Rachel, and myself helping.
I think it looks just like a winter wonderland, don't you?

Jenny and I are totes adorbs.  Just sayin' it, 'cause it's true. *smile*

We played several word games, heard life stories from many inspiring ladies, sang Christmas carols, and, of course, ate the delicious food.

All of the serving was done by these guys...

And they did a wonderful job.  It was so nice not to have to help in the kitchen this time!

Thank you, guys!

I'll be sharing what I wore in an outfit post later.  But, as you can see, I did wear my Kellie Falconer Design tulle skirt...and I. love. it!

Up next, the outfit post and then the Spokane Jazz Orchestra Christmas concert!

Merry Christmas!

Does your church have a special Christmas event?  
Have you gone to any fabulous Christmas parties this year?  
I want to know!

Snapshots | Thanksgiving & Game Night

: : Our Game Night : :

My bro planned the activities for this game night, and they included a tic-tac-toe tournament and raffle tickets.  He made up some awesome honorary prizes.  For example, one lucky person was addressed as "Your Royal Highness" for the entire evening. *wink*

Merlin enjoyed playing with Laura's ponytail...

: : Jenny's Game Night : :

We started off with a neat game that combined Catch Phrase with Gestures.  Everyone wrote down on separate slips of paper a person, a place, and a thing.  The papers went into the container, the group was divided into two teams, and everyone took turns drawing out a slip and using words or gestures to help their team to guess the word.  They had a minute to guess as many words as possible.  Great fun!

You know Rob and Molly are there when you see turtle bread... *grin*

: : Thanksgiving : :

Traditions dictates that we go to my Grandparent's house for Thanksgiving.  So, to Grandmother's house, we went!

My Grandpa cooked all of the food this year...which was nice.  Really nice.  And soooo tasty!!

My mom and dad. :)  My mom is doing so much better now that's she's beginning to recover from Lyme Disease.  It's been a long tunnel, but there's definitely light at the end.  Praise the Lord for His healing and faithfulness!

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If you made it to the end of this picture heavy post, congratulations!  You deserve a medal... *hands out cyber medals*  There you are! *grin*

I can't wait to start sharing all of the Christmas-y photos I've been taking! Loving my camera so much!
*big smile*