The (White) Elephant & The Mouse

'Tis the season for parties. And that means White Elephant gifts. Our church staff party is tonight and much thought and care is put by some of them into the junk gift they will bestow on another. Much hilarity generally ensues.

I generally am not too creative in this department. But this year I came up with a pretty fun idea for my man's gift. He's done a lot of computer work for the staff and so we're wrapping a defunct piece of computer hardware. (I don't even know what the thing he gave me is called!) But beneath it, will be another item that I painted. Now please note the disclaimer that I am not at all artsy like that other Lid who creates gingerbread cathedrals and paints glasses for her small group. And I can't take credit for the idea. But being the pun-lover I am, I couldn't resist making this ornament:



As for my gift, I'm giving these stuffed giant microbes:

The Common Cold Salmonella

I'm also tossing in trial/travel sizes of Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and Kleenex tissue. After all, I am responsible for Pastoral Care!