Holiday parties are the best.
I’m the kind of person who enjoys grazing. I eat five or six times a day, so holiday parties filled with appetizers and sweet bites are my favorite!
Unfortunately Ryan had to go into work today, so he wasn’t able to join in the festivities, which was a big bummer. 
Luckily our friend Ross stayed for the day and he and I met up with our friends Pete and Merri to head to our friend Laurel’s mother’s holiday party in Oviedo, Florida.
When we walked in, we were greeted by warm hugs and tables full of homemade appetizers and desserts. 
How cute are the snowman cupcakes!?
We spent the afternoon eating and chatting (and eating!). I also made friends with Darla, Laurel’s family’s adorable poodle. 
I love hypoallergenic animals that don’t make me sneeze!
During the party, we sang “Happy Birthday”to our friend and Laurel’s boyfriend, Benny. 
Happy 26th Birthday, Benny!
Once the party was over, Merri, Pete, Ross and I headed home. Ryan got off work and arrived home about 10 minutes after Ross and I made it back to our apartment.
It was good to finally see Ryan’s face. I’ll be very happy when his workload slows down a bit!
We just said our goodbyes to Ross and now we’re hanging out on the couch for the rest of the night while I assemble all of the adorable vizsla pictures for tomorrow’s vizsla puppy post! These dogs are so stinkin’ cute.
G’night!
I am very excited for the puppy post!! <3 That is an adorable little poodle, too. I had never heard of vizlas until I came across your blog, and I'm a huge fan of yours for sure, haha.
Funky holiday cupcakes are the *best*.
Savvy
Hey PB Fingers! I love your blog and am excited to see tomorrow’s cute dogs, but I would love if you looked into rescuing dogs a bit more. There are millions of loving pups who need homes, and they may not be purebred but they will love their new owners with all their heart. You have such a great platform to talk about dog rescue, and I know an educated lady like yourself would be supporting the cause if they knew more about it. Have a great night!
Kristen
I totally agree with this comment. I honestly told Ryan that if we get another vizsla, I want it to be a rescue. When we were looking to get a dog, we were pretty restricted to the breed we could get b/c of my allergies and I wasn’t aware that there were rescue groups out there for specific breeds. Now that I know that, I would love to rescue. The dogs are so adorable and just want a loving home. I’ll definitely make note of rescuing dogs in my post tomorrow. Thanks for the idea!
peanutbutterfingers
Thanks Julie!
Kristen
Those snowman cupcakes are too cute!!!!
I was wondering when you were going to have the vizsla contest! I saw one today and it made me think of Sadie!
Katy (The Singing Runner)
Awww those cupcakes are TOO CUTE
I can’t wait for all the cute doggies tomorrow! Oh my, cuteness overload on PBFingers…
Meg
Everyone is dressed so festively! Such fun holiday cheer
Amanda (Eating Up)
leeann said she sent some photos of jasper in…he’s such a cutie pie! can’t wait to see more of them
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
Those snowman cupcakes were the first thing that caught my eye–they’re adorable! Technically, winter lasts a couple more months, so…snowman cupcakes can totally make an appearance in January too!
Amy @ Serve At Once
What a cute idea for the cupcakes!!!!!!
Healthy Chocohlic
Cute cupcakes! hehe I love holiday parties! You have been to a ton! lol
carlee
What a fun way to spend a Sunday! I saw a vizsla at the dog park today that was super cute and had plenty of puppy kisses to dish out! They’re such a friendly breed. Can’t wait to see pictures tomorrow!
Bethany @ More Fruit Please
That spread looked amazing…I want it all! And yes, those cupcakes were adorable. I may have a new idea for decorating
Annette
I’m allergic to dogs and cats – and basically any cute animal with fur
– and that dog is so adorable I almost can’t stand it! It gives me hope that maybe I’ll be able to have a dog someday…
…And those snowmen cupcakes are awesome!
Anna @ ciaotochow
Adorable cupcakes
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I wish someone would throw a Christmas party and invite me there
Marina
Hey, Oviedo! That’s my neck of the woods
Hope you had fun, looks like a blast! And delicious 
Hahaha
Sara @ The Bucket List
I agree with everyone else…love the snowman cupcake idea! Couldn’t really tell what the nose was though…orange gumdrop maybe?
Elizabeth
yep! i think they were orange gum drops cut into a triangle/cone shape.
peanutbutterfingers
Looks like a fun party!
Can’t wait for your visla post!!!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)
Christmas Parties are the best!
Those snowman cupcakes are too cute, I bet they were good too!!
Oh the Puppy post is going to be awesome! xoxo
Katie
All those treats look so good. I love Christmas just for the excuse to eat as many baked good as I please!!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
Those cupcakes are adorable, as is that puppy. OMG I want to cuddle it.
Tracey @ I’m Not Superhuman
I love the snowman cupcakes! Def going to make those for some event at some point.
Jamie @ Food in Real Life
I’ll let my mom know she made it on the blog!
Laurel
I always emailed this weblog post page to
all my contacts, for the reason that if like to read it afterward my contacts will too.
stephen