AuburnChick's Adventures

Today was the first “official” day of the holiday season.  At least it was for me.  I bought my first Christmas present of the year, so I consider this my own personal kick-off.

Ms. M and I went to a holiday shin-dig this morning.  It’s a fundraiser for the Junior Women’s League, and people from all over come here to attend.  Vendors rent space in the host hotel’s ballroom, and holiday music lends a festive air.  It’s crowded, noisy, but a ton of fun!

We took our time, admiring all of the bling while doing a good job of restraining ourselves.  I did find a beautiful teapot for one, which I immediately snagged for my mom.  Last year, I discovered that she collects teapots when I gave her two of them for Christmas.  I had purchased two very different ones and couldn’t make up my mind which one to give her, so I wrapped up both.  Mr. AuburnChick thought I was nuts.  She expressed immense joy when she opened the packages, much to my relief.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of the teapot yet.  Ms. M offered to keep watch over my bag of goodies (yes, I bought a few things for Santa to gift as well) since she dropped me off at a soccer game, and I didn’t want anyone to see their stuff.  To be fair, I’m holding her Malabrigo scarf hostage at my house.  Long story…we’ll exchange our stuff via a friend who works at the firm and happens to live down the street from me.

I wonder how many of you have started or even finished YOUR shopping?

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