Merry Christmas-in a fort!!

We kicked off our designated Christmas eve night as an apartment with creating costumes as Lord of The Rings characters.  The reason?  We had tickets to the 12:05 showing of The Hobbit!
After the wonderful show (and meeting Gandalf) we came back and got ready for bed, still raving about our love of the movie.  Our blankets were all moved into the living room as well as all our pillows and all was spread over the floor.  The five of us slept in our Christmas fort made out of multi-colored sheets and a shower curtain and dollar-store ribbon hung crisscross across the ceiling.  And a wonderful night it was.  When we awoke in the late morning, waiting for us were the gifts we had all wrapped frantically the night (morning?) before.  And the apple cider was poured and presents opened and joy filled the house!  Though finals were still on our minds, our Bon-Bon dressed up as Batman to complete the morning, inspired by her brand new knee-high socks that each had their own cape.
After our celebration we parted ways until the new year, but are looking forward to the adventures that await our next semester of college together.

Merry Christmas to All!

-Mellie