Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

After looking back at other office Christmas parties, I am realizing that my mom gifting me with holiday frocks is becoming more and more of a tradition! As I have a bigger challenge than usual this year with a 29 week baby bump to cover- my mom pulled through again with an ebay find. I really loved this navy blue dress. Bonus of the night- Katie came in from New Orleans for the work party even though she has been gone for 2 months now, it feels like she is just taking a long vacation and hasn't actually left the dept.! I just love this girl.

 {how stunning is my mother! I can't wait to borrow that dress too! Jill and Daniel really hammed it up for the camera... those 2 cuties.}

Since I never quite made it to the food tables, I stopped at Sonic on the way home for a little "snack" at 10:30 and it started SNOWING! Yes, snowing. I drove home and Tison and I stuck our tongues out and ate some snow- cause, that's what you're supposed to do right?

Hope everyone is making their list and checking it twice- we are 14 days away from Christmas!

at my third Christmas party...

First of all, I can't believe it's Christmas time. Second of all, I can't believe I have now attended my third Christmas party at my boss's house! {Remember last year?} I have been working at LSU for a long time now! Crazy. Most of my coworkers and I started around the same time. We have grown close to one another because of our jobs. This Christmas party was bitter sweet because I know, for a number of them, it will be their last. I get so sentimental about these things... I almost started crying at the party when I thought about it. I have said it before, and I'll probably say it again... I know that some days at work are the most grueling, exhausting and frustrating that we just want to scream, but we are all so lucky to work with each other. I have been truly blessed to be surrounded by such supportive people. Without everyone's optimism and encouragement I doubt any of us would have lasted this long. Most of us spend more time at work than we do at home...kindness and thoughtfulness go a long way.

So, I'm walking around snapping pictures of the party when I get a tap-tap-tap on my shoulder. I was asked by an older gentleman, "Are you taking pictures professionally?" I answer "Well, I work for the department..." He says, "Did you know there is a Princess here? Princess ______ of _____." For the life of me I cannot remember what he said because I was so dumbfounded. The man proceeds by getting her attention and inform her that I want to take her picture. She politely asks where I would like her to stand and I suggest a location were their wouldn't be people behind her. Then the most odd thing happens. She picks up that nutcracker and poses with it. It was so bizarre.

Of course I shared the "Princess Story" with everyone. Now we know how to pose like a princess!

first festivas...

Over the weekend my boss threw a Christmas party. Isn't it great to realize you truly enjoy hanging out with your coworkers... when the line mushes together between colleagues and friends?!
I'm so lucky.

After trying on 3 different dresses and still feeling unsure of what to wear, my mom let me open an early Christmas present. Cute huh? I heart Macy's.