Tis the Season

With 12 days left until Christmas, I am sure you, too, are having your fill of CHRISTMAS PARTIES!

Of course, if you know me, then you know I love a good party. And this years’ Christmas festivities have been no exception.

Yesterday I had the privilege of attending not 1 but 2 parties in one evening!

The first Christmas gathering took place at a very special place to me. The McCoy House for Sober Living. This place has a VERY special place in my heart. I had the amazing privilege and experience of living there for 6 months while I, once again, tried to make a go of clean living. But it wasn’t until my time at The McCoy House that I finally took responsibility for my own recovery and really started living life. The owner, operator, manager, and friend, Denise Marsters, outdid herself with this year’s party. The food was amazing. The house looked INCREDIBLE. And it was so good to catch up with lots of dear friends.

Denise and Moi

did i mention how amazing the food was?!?!

my personal favorite

After stuffing my face with lots of amazing delicacies, I headed over to my second party—Vasch’s Birthday Party!!!

Vaschconta and I met over a year ago at Anthropologie and I have had the extreme pleasure and privilege of getting to know her over the past year. This lady never continues to amaze me. Antrho is Vasch’s 2^nd job. And about 4 days a week, she comes into to restock and close down Anthropologie. Let me tell you a few things about my amazing friend…..

She never complains. I have seriously never, ever heard her complain or whine about anything.

She always has a positive outlook on life and is never rattled or jolted by all of life’s seemingly cruel jokes.

She has the most amazing laugh

She’s never without a smile on her face

She is beyond beautiful

Her love of helping others comes out in everything she does.

Vasch is the one I run to when anything and everything happens. She not only listens, but also seems to care. She’s an absolutely AMAZING friend and I have no idea what I would ever do without her.

Her sister had us over for a delightful evening of more amazing food and much welcomed fellowship.

shrimp and grits (to die for)

 nutmeg cupcakes with creme cheese icing

Vasch and Carolyn. my favorite closing team

Sommer and I by the beautiful tree

I sure am lucky to have Vasch in my life.

And I’m lucky to have all the amazing friends you see here in these photos.

I sure am one lucky and blessed girl. My life would never be complete without them. They are the brightspots in my life.

I hope your holiday season is going wonderfully well. And that you do remember the real reason of the season: GIVING

Merry Christmas from Santa and Jen!

“Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart. 
To a customer, service. 
To all, charity. 
To every child, a good example. 
To yourself, respect.”

~Taylor Caldwell