ugly sweaters {x3}

This is the third year our small group has had an ugly Christmas sweater contest.

This year I think Mitch and Emilie definitely won the prize for most creative.

Next year Joel and I are going to have to step it up a notch.

They made Mitch's Christmas sweater.

Nothing says Christmas like a red cardinal, right?

Complete with bird poop on the shoulder.

Nice.

Emilie even made her boots.

Who knew that red spray paint and tinsel would make such festive boots?

We always have a white elephant gift exchange too.

Someone brought this gift wrapped up like a burrito.

Everyone was scared to pick it.

It was one of the last gifts and it ended up having a Chipotle gift card in it.

If only we would have known.

 A few people in our group didn't wear their Christmas sweaters.

But we will give them a break because of this sweet girl...

and this sweet little girl too.

They have both been a little busy lately.

We have two newborns in our group and two more on the way.

You know where to come if you need a baby fix.

And the night wouldn't have been complete without a whipped cream fight.

I'm pretty sure Joel started it.

Poor Abby is such a good sport.

Joel and I feel so blessed to be able to spend time with these couples every week.

You never know what to expect at a small group Christmas party.

So fun.