Ornament Exchange

I am NOT a crafty person. Very rarely do I enjoy really creating something. I don't have the patience or the perfectionist personality (well, in that area) to make it look good and then be happy with how it ever turns out. So, when I was approached at church to be a part of a 12-person ornament exchange--in which you bring homemade ornaments--I was very hesitant and ready to say "No". I would've too, except for she came by my house later and personally gave me the invitation. . . Her advice was "Just get chipboard, modge podge, and put glitter all over and it'll be great. Everything is great with glitter." I really couldn't say no, so I was in. So I griped and complained the whole time (just ask Eric :) ), but I made 12 ornaments. And learned an important lesson--never stain wood in your basement when the windows are stuck and won't open. . . .

I probably should've used glitter . . .

Then I went to the Ornament Exchange last night. And it turned out to be really fun! We had a yummy Mexican food dinner and ice cream for dessert, lots of laughing, and exchanged ornaments. I will admit, I'm grateful that our tree isn't quite so bare anymore. I guess with my can't-say-no personality everything turned out well this time. Except, guess who's hosting it next year . . . you're right, the girl who can't say no!!!!