Holiday Overwhelm (in a good way)

So much holiday happenings this past week. Last Thursday was the West. 3rd st. Holiday Party. The stores open their doors with yummies and treats for all (including rose champagne at one amazing establishment). I was a little shameless (to Brian's annoyance) of my partaking in the free goodies. "Well then whats the point of putting it out if no one is going to take it" was my response as I quickly walked in, grabbed a beverage, took the obligatory gander around the front half of the store and made my way onto another.  I seem to remember that he wasn't above trying everything at Jones on Third. Later,  B and I had to stop off at the dress-up photo booth/bench creating that stunner above, ha. Stilt walkers dressed up in holiday costumes strolled around, which to be honest is quite frightening to me sometimes. Kinda borders along that whole clown phobia which was instilled in me from awful horror movies like Killer Clowns from Outer Space and I think also some scary stories from Unsolved Mysteries (remember that gem of a show?). All in all, it was fun to enjoy the atmosphere and the holiday spirit. Saturday night we celebrated Brian's sister's one year anniversary at her boutique, Luscious Soul in Thousand Oaks. She does such a great job picking out clothes, house decorations, jewelry and all sorts of fun stuff. I was in heaven. Brian bought me a beautiful bracelet and I scored myself a black day dress with wrap belt (so perfect for my strolls around 3rd st.). She's done such an amazing job with the store and everyone was out to support. Afterwards we had to head down to Newport Beach for an Christmas Party with some friends. Tina and Matt, the hosts, have been fixing up their home for the past year and the work really paid off. It looks incredible. After that festive jaunt, we stayed the night at Mike and Mel's house so we can all head down to the Charger game together for Sunday Funday. We won, so of course made for a great day and we also managed to see a web video celebrity ("What What in the Butt" music video featured on Tosh.0).
Needless to say, we had a fun weekend but definitely were exhausted. Just starting to get back in the swing of things and thankfully so as B and I have a three day weekend to spend in San Diego. Here we go again. :)

Blurry, but wanted you to see the scary festive stilt walkers

-J