Today's blog was written by KT in our Corolla Office

"'Twas the night before 'Christmas in July,' when all through the Corolla building…not a rental agent was stirring but bells were a jingling…the stockings were hung by the mini Christmas tree with care…in hopes that St. William (a.k.a.) Bill soon would be there…"

As the lyrics to 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' by the Jackson 5 rang through the halls of Village Realty~Corolla Saturday July 26th…we were getting ready for another zany rental check-in day…but it was not to be just any other Saturday check-in day…it was CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

We decided we wanted to offer a fun-filled day to break up the monotony of the summer and we wanted to 'give something back' to our wonderful staff. So, Bill treated us to a terrific holiday meal of baked ham, mashed potatoes, zesty corn, green bean casserole, rolls, pecan pie and apple crumb pie. Most of it was homemade as well! Kudos to Bill…everything was delicious!

Bill and I had discussed what we wanted to do and we split up our tasks earlier in the week. His job was to find a few 'real' gifts to give to the Rental staff to match each person's unique personality and he completed his task successfully. Everyone loved their special gifts! I was given the task of purchasing lots of little gag gifts for stocking stuffers, candies and such for all Corolla staff in the area including housekeeping, maintenance, rentals and Sami, our beloved Rental/Sales Coordinator who does everything else!

I knew that I still had most of my Christmas CDs and decorations within an arm's reach....including a mini Christmas tree that still in my bedroom (yes, really.......that is for another post). 

Friday night before our Christmas extravaganza Bill and I strung Christmas lights everywhere we could in our conference room, we hung Christmas balls from light fixtures, we hung stockings everywhere, we set up my mini Christmas tree next to our fireplace, we sat a miniature Santa right beside our mini tree and I even tossed around about 100 little doilies to resemble snow flakes! We really had a great time…great food was enjoyed and fun gifts were appreciated! Cheers to a great staff!


Hmmm…what must be do in August?? We'll think of something…until next month!

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