MissE and Me: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

I can't believe it's 10 sleeps to Christmas. I was prepared in November but now that it's upon us, I am not even close to ready!

Here's how the lead up has been:

My work's Family Christmas Party was the start of the silly season. It was a great day out, with a petting zoo, teacups, a super slide, music and gifts for each child in attendance. We spent most of the day in the petting zoo as MissE is affectionately known as The Goat Whisperer, and later once the super slide opened, the mini-daredevil was up and down that the rest of the afternoon.

The Goat Whisperer

MissE's gift were Stackers. She loves putting things in the barrels, shaking it, and stacking them.

Super slide... MissE wasn't scared at all!

MissE also went on her first pony ride. She was a natural!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

The Mister of the house was very strict on when we could put our Christmas Tree up. I patiently waited until the 28th of November which was the true start of advent this year. Here's my little elf and reindeer helpers:

Who's going to tell MissE there still 27 sleeps to Christmas???

Santa Photo 2010

After checking out 3 shopping centres, and 1-2 "visits" (read: reconnaissance) with Santa, and backing out of line once, MissE happily "cheeseburger" (smiled for a photo) with Santa. Santa's Helpers were lovely and came to play with MissE while we were in line and Santa was also very patient so it was an overall a great experience for her.

Lately, we've been thinking that maybe it was better to have a bad experience with Santa because MissE now asks to see Santa every day!

The NAH Christmas Party marked my last event with the company. I hope I went out with a bang! Or fire bombs anyway!

The venue was the Q Station. I first used this venue in 2009 for a sales conference and it's been a favourite since. (MissE was one week old for that sales conference so I was not in attendance)

I ain't afraid of no ghosts!

I was glad this was my last event so I had a chance to express my creativity again. The theme was Casino Royale: Bright Lights Big City. Although bow ties were not required, I loved that some gentleman still wore them... and even better, their bow tie matched their wives dress!There were casino tables (poker, roulette, and blackjack) and a glow bar. Martini's were flowing and the dance floor was thumping!

Sydney Prop Specialists transformed a dining hall into a casino

My centrepieces

Double Downs provided full size tables and the croupiers: Blackjack

Texas Hold 'Em

Roulette

Glow Bar with Twisted Liquid bartenders

Firestarter

Fire bombs!

Fresh Seafood Platter

All on black!

Check out my fancy footwork!

And finally, MissE's Christmas Tea was yesterday. She devoured a cupcake, sat on Santa's lap (whew! That's today's Santa visit done), and got a present. We were also given the most gorgeous portfolio of pictures and MissE's artwork throughout the year.