:::Claire:::

My friend Claire wanted to do a shoot. Of course I agreed! Everything was gorgeous and white outside, which made it interesting and a challenge for me. It turned out wonderful, and made me extremely happy.

AHHH love these, She is so beautiful. This shoot was so much fun, and sooo cold. It was definitely worth it though.

:::Christmas:::

The past few years my family was invited to our friends house for a huge Christmas get together that included an ugly sweater contest, guy baking contest with the girls as judges, and the 12 days of christmas with new words and motions.

They have the BEST food I get every year and we all have a blast. This year we didn't have an ugly sweater contest, but we managed to have fun none-the-less. I look forward to this every Christmas. I love being able to have Christmas more than once in a day, and with both friends and family. Here are a few pictures I took of the night:

This was during our attempt and version of the 12 days of christmas.

And here comes the mens baking contest!! SO GOOD!

My dad made this chocolate-orange cheesecake.

Tracey, the hostess. Such a great cook and person, loveee her!

Love this tradition, I am so happy to be a part of it.