1st Annual Secret Santa Exchange

My best friends and I met in my family’s sun room last weekend for our 1st Annual Secret Santa Exchange.

We had big plans for this day. Oh, the big plans.

May they rest in peace.

Seriously though, we planned a big shin-dig. Each of us signed up to bring a Chinese dish (we’re nothing if not cultured) for our dream of dining together and then gifting.

Then I got a frantic call from Kaylee.

“Um, so Morgan and I are going to be late. We’re just now leaving the mall.”

A steady 45 minute drive.

I assured her that it was “okay” and right about that time, Emma showed up on my doorstep.

I ushered her and her ceramic bowl of fried rice inside.

Then, another phone call from Kaylee.

“We’re going to be really late. I locked my keys in my car.”

I assured her that it was “okay” and right about that time, Katie showed up on my doorstep.

I ushered her and her package of raw chicken inside.

 
Modeling the gifts from my Secret Santa. I’m considering getting an agent.

She sauntered into the kitchen to begin preparing her teriyaki chicken. Seconds later,

“Autumn, the chicken is expired.”

Katie, Emma and I exchanged glances.

Obviously, this night was not supposed to be how we planned.

Instead of cooking, we met Kaylee and Morgan at a restaurant and exchanged gifts later that evening.

We’re nothing if not adaptable.

Now, I think we can all agree I was underdressed?