Squad Christmas

Emma's Blog: Christmas Edition 

This Christmas with friends was one like no other.

Our Stats:

1 injury
1 nosebleed
2 spills 
6 onesies
9 boxes of pizza


Now, there's a story for each one of those. The injury happened when a few boys were wrestling on concrete floor. Do I need to say anymore? The nosebleed came from pure accident I think. I didn't see that one happen. The two spills consisted of the cat's water bowl and a bag of doritos opening from both sides (that was interesting). Now, the onesies.

Oh, the onesies. Here we go: I walked out to the porch when I saw a few friends pull up in the driveway. They exited their car and appeared in front of me in onesies. My smile probably grew about 10 times in size at this sight, because I think we've all spent too much time being old this year, and those onesies reminded me especially that it's okay to be young. They both walked into the house and got an applause and lots of pictures taken of them. I loved it. However, there were four other boys (two of which had come looking dressed up) who all wanted in on this onesie epidemic. Therefore, the four boys loaded up one car, drove to walmart, and purchased onesies- which coming home led to a loud round of laughter and smiles.

Scholarship applications make us all forget to enjoy being young. Responsibilities make us all forget that it's okay to have fun. I learned that night that it's okay to have fun. Also, the 9 boxes of pizza are pretty self explanatory.

However, one of the most special parts of the entire night happened right before we ate. I stood in the middle of my living room and called everyone together to say grace. Being able to pray in front of a large crowd is truly amazing, especially when that giant crowd is a group of people that you love unconditionally. It's the one time in the whole night where everyone's together in the same place and joining hands. Now, I don't know the religious background of each person, but it warms my heart to see everyone together with their heads bowed down.

(you get to see this picture twice because it's my favorite)

Also, another really cool part in the night was Tea Party Christmas. For the last year, I've been apart of this group chat full of people that I love a whole lot. There's six of us and we probably talk almost every day. At this party, everyone brought christmas gifts (except me because mine are still shipping over here from the online store). It warmed my entire heart even more because each gift was so thoughtful. I got two journals, which made my heart incredibly happy. If you know me at all, you probably know my love for words. I also love blank pages because I'm able to fill them with words. Needless to say, it rocked. 

I don't think I've ever been so grateful for a group of people. This Christmas with friends was one for the books, and I'm so blessed to call each and every single person who showed up, a friend of mine. 

With lots of love,

Emma Jane 

(Oh, and Merry Christmas!)