Cracka Elephant

Amy and went to a great Christmas party on Sunday where we were treated to a White Elephant gift exchange. I was nice and just gave away two really girly chick lit books that I knew I wouldn't like. Amy did better, she gave away these two ugly ass framed flower photos we had found next to the dumpster. We had picked them up (they were clean, so don't worry) so we could use the frames. But of course, months passed and we never did that - so why not let someone else enjoy the ugly flower photos?

The prize Amy and I ended up with is amazing (picture to the left). It's one of those hideous "plug it in and it lights up and a secret spinning wheel makes it look like the ocean is moving" pictures. Oddly enough, it quickly became a much coveted item for others to steal during the gift exchange rather than opening their own tacky gifts. But, Amy and I took the advice of friends and used our alliance to keep getting it back. When someone would steal Amy's Mona Lisa, Amy would steal my gift (which, humorously enough, was another light up picture), and then I'd steal back the Mona Lisa.

We were successful and ended up walking away with it. The present I unwrapped was even worse than the beach photo. It's this odd framed glowing fish picture with a working clock next to it and the word "innocent" on the top edge of the frame. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Other coveted gifts of the night included a stone frog candle holder, a Texas Hold'Em Poker Chip Set and a broken Chicago Bulls bobblehead. I'm happy with what we got.

We shall cherish it forever*.













* the next two weeks or so