Christmas Swap FUN

If you missed the neighborhood Christmas ornament swap party, then you missed out on a fabulously fun, lively, festive and delicious get-together!


Friday, December 4, brought together a merry bunch of Oaklyn Hills residents (tacky Christmas wear and all!) at the home of Brandi Bradberry for a first-ever neighborhood ornament exchange! Guests "oooohed" and "ahhhed" over the gorgeous Christmas decorations while sharing stories, listening to Christmas music, sipping some wine and munching on a variety of home-baked goodies.


The atmosphere was nothing less than festive, creating a warm, lively tone for the ornament swap that took place a little after 8:00. Done in the "Dirty Santa" style, swap participants picked numbers at random and selected a wrapped Christmas ornament, one at a time.


All was calm and mild as happy present openers discovered beautiful ornaments for their trees... until the "Dirty Santa" part kicked in, and suddenly, guests were snatching ornaments from one another and quickly unwrapping replacements, only to get those picked up by someone else moments later!


Thanks go out to Beth for organizing the event... and most of all to Brandi who opened up her lovely home and graciously hosted the fun and festive party!

You're Invited: Christmas Ornament Exchange -- 12/4/09

The event committee would like to invite you to our Christmas ornament swap party on Friday, December 4, at 7pm!

Please note the following event details:

• This is an adults-only event.
• We would love to know if any babysitters in our neighborhood will be available this evening so couples can get away for a few hours without the kids.
  
• Goodies and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
• You are more than welcome (but not required) to bring wine to sip and share!
• The party is "open-house style" beginning at 7pm, but the ornament swap will occur around 8pm, so please be sure to arrive in time or stay long enough to participate!
• There is no "theme" or "style" for the Christmas ornaments. Just purchase something nice, something you would display on your own tree (and be sure the price is around $10... but not more than $15). Also, be sure to wrap your ornament so it will be a fun surprise when it's selected and opened!
• Dig that holiday garb out of the closet, and don't be afraid to go "over the top." Prizes will be awarded to the "Best (or is that worst?) Dressed" male and female at the party (immediately following the ornament swap.)

Please let us know if you have any questions.
And be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, December 1.
Happy Holidays!