A few days ago I mentioned that I would be attending my first ornament exchange. My mom and I purchased ornaments together at Hallmark on Thursday and the exchange was on Saturday at our church.
Saturday morning I did a 13 mile run (BRRRR) and wrapped my ornament (jk I made my mom wrap it because I stink at wrapping gifts).
My mom and I arrived at the church around noon and it was decorated so beautifully! We sang Christmas songs, had a Bible study, ate delicious food, and picked a number from a hat to get our ornament.
We had chicken salad on croissants, beef vegetable soup (above), chili, and cake + cookies.
This is the lovely ornament I received:
“Be still and know that I am God” —> PERFECT for me.
Overall, it was a really fun experience and I can’t wait to go to the ornament exchange next year!
What have you been up to this weekend?!
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How fun! That ornament is so pretty 🙂
An ornament exchange sounds like such a good idea for a party!! I love the one you got. It’s so pretty and has such a good message!
AHAHA. I’m the worlds worst wrapper too. That ornament exchange sounds awesome!
Pretty ornament! And I love your outfit—ruffles are so cute!
I love the ornament. Your ornament exchange at the church sounds like such a cool idea, maybe I can get something like that going one day with family, friends, or coworkers… I’ve never even really heard of something like that!
This weekend I’ve been lazy, exercising, packing and hitting my favorite restaurants.
What an awesome ornament! 🙂
We are going to see a really old house (built in 1905!) and we’re excited about it! 🙂
Aw, what a cute ornament–that is so awesome that you got to do something special with your mom. I bet your run was cold! Yikes!
This weekend I had a cookie party, saw Lion King 3D, and today my friend is coming over for a latte, cinnamon roll, and afternoon filled with Christmas movies!
Aww this is such a nice idea! What a pretty ornament 🙂
I LOVE the idea of an ornament exchange!
This is such a great idea! And I love the ornament you got! I wish I knew where to find something like that because everyone needs one of those on their trees!
This is such a cool idea! I love the ornament that you received!