And so begins the week of Christmas parties! Saturday was Amy’s Erection Christmas party as I mentioned.. and it was a lot of fun!  This was only my second Erection party since I’m new to the group, although Amy’s been organizing them for a long time now. This Friday there will be TWO Christmas parties in one night (both my work party and Allan’s work party) so it’s going to be a hectic time party hopping!

Something that really struck me was how disappointed I was with my low-light photos. Most of my photos turned out too dark, blurry and grainy. I really need more experiencing shooting people in low-light conditions without any extra lighting. Do you guys have any tips?

Crista and I decided to make mojitos for the party… and yes, they taste delicious even though it’s not the summer! We made them with Havana Club rum, lots of mint, lots of lime, and some organic ginger ale that tastes like real ginger. Not for everyone, but I like it!

Tara and I… I wore a Christmas pajama top, santa hat and red Christmas slippers.

Adam and Amy… Adam came all the way up from San Francisco to visit Amy!

Trevor had a huge candy cane .. uh, cane! Awesome!

Ben and Alissa brought the baby all dressed up real cute in a Santa outfit Awww!

Gift Exchange was really great this year! Hockey Night in Canada boxers!

Others got funnier gifts

I didn’t think it was possible for Trevor to get even more Christmas-y with his oversized Santa-beard-sweater but he got a Christmas ornament in his gift exchange.

J dressed up as Dirty Santa, I think J why are your pants undone?

Crista made a fabulous Christmas sweater for the party and I just had to feature the awesome little Christmas lights strings on it.

It was a great party and a nice way to wish everyone Merry Christmas before everyone gets lost in the holiday craziness. I’m looking forward to the Double-Work-Christmas-Party this Friday, and then Christmas with the family. And lots of snowboarding!