Habitat for Humanity

A few weekends ago, our friend Casey organized a group of us to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. I've done a few habitat projects through work before, but Bo never had and he was really looking forward to it. Unfortunately for him and the rest of the guys in our group, this particular house was close to being finished so there wasn't much manual labor left. Meaning that we mostly worked on finishing touches - painting, etc. Bo really wanted to get up on the roof or at least do something with a little more impact (aka "manly")... so he was somewhat disappointed. I, however, was very excited about it since it was freezing the day we volunteered and most of our work was done inside the house.

painting the ceiling

touching up the baseboards

Drew got to do something manly with the saw

painting the outdoor trim

the house!

We all decided to volunteer a few times this coming year - though hopefully on Day 1 or 2 of the build for a new home, when there is more manual labor for the guys, and also when it is a little warmer! All in all, it was a really fun day and a great way to help out a family around the holidays. For those of you in Atlanta, if you want to join us next time, just let me know.

Christmas Parties

All throughout December I/we went to several Christmas parties. It was such a fun month! And I'm not gonna lie - I'm sad it always goes by so fast.

Shara, Christy, and Jenna hosted their annual girls night Christmas party at their apartment. They provide us kinds of goodies and yummy treats, and in return we all bring a donation for Toys for Tots. We had a great turnout and a lot of fun as always.

me with two of the fabulous hosts, Christy & Shara!

Sarah, me, and Katie

cutest cake pops ever

snowmen!

Ana, me, & Katie

Sarah, Christy, Shara, & me

My work party was held at the Atlanta History Center, which was really nice. Bo and I had not been there before, so we enjoyed checking it out. Only certain exhibits were open during the party, but I have a feeling we'll be making our way back there eventually.

My friend, Carolyn, and her girlfriend, Heather, hosted their annual Christmas party the next evening. Carolyn and I have been close friends since high school and now she lives just minutes away from me! Trina was in town for the event and it was so great to see her. Trina and Carolyn have been best friends since they were really young, and she was also in Bo's grade in high school. We all had such a great time together reminiscing about our Newman days.

me, Trina, and Carolyn

Heather was busy behind the bar all night!

Bo was super excited about taking pictures! As always. (sarcasm)

And finally, we went to the annual Tacky Christmas party hosted by our friends Josh, Matt, and Ana.

the lovely hosts

the girls

Santa! I know him!

their tacky, all-UGA-decorated tree

me & Ana

Bo obviously did not conform to the tacky theme of the party, because he despises the sweater I got for him and made him wear for the past two years. But of course he refuses to buy one for himself. I can't say I blame him!

circa 2010