Holiday Parties
Tis the season for PARTIES!
The Branch Christmas Party:
Our Branch held their big Christmas Party on the first Friday evening in December. It was well put-together. We ate a giant feast of turkey with all the trimmings and finished it off with pies and cupcakes for dessert. Afterwards, we all got to decorate an ornament for the tree that sits in the foyer.
We sat at the "cool" table with the youth and missionaries.
Oh, I wish you could be a fly on the wall and see what I see during our branch's meetings. I can't help giggling to myself or rolling my eyes. I've never been in such a dysfunctional ward or branch family. It's just too funny to watch all these many personalities (some very strange or needy) interact! It's a circus. Organized chaos. Literally. And we have the circus folk to prove it here in what we call the North Country.
A sense of humor is paramount here. It's the "little things" that make my day every time I come to church.
The Wyeth Holiday Party:
The next weekend, Wyeth had their annual Christmas Party. It was held in a humungous space often reserved for weddings just a few miles from our home. (I need to go back in the daytime, or better yet, this spring to check out the beautiful outdoor scenery there!) Over 300 people attended the party. I tried to introduce Bron to everyone I knew, but there were simply too many new faces and names for Bron to remember. We sat at a big table surrounded by a bunch of my co-workers and were promptly fed our choice of prime rib or stuffed chicken. Some of the guys, including Bron, were encouraged to eat second helpings, so I got to taste a little bit of both! Okay, so I ate more than just "a little".
Enjoying Ourselves During Dinner
Myself, Christy, and Kaitlyn
(Yes, they are wearing matching red blouses! Very funny.)
On top of the meal, there was also a bar and live band. It being the last big hurrah before everyone loses their jobs, many people chose to take advantage of the wide array of alchohol. It was fun just to watch people let loose and enjoy themselves. Then Bron took me out on the dance floor and spun me around. I love dancing with my husband. You can't beat a ten dollar evening like that!
The Miner Institute Christmas Party:
A week later, Miner Institute held their Christmas Party at this huge, old, victorian home known as The Elks Lodge. I thought I knew a lot of the people employed at Miner; apparantly not. During the open cocktail bar, Bron made the rounds with me at his side and I met some new people--all while happily sipping away at a Shirley Temple to my heart's delight. I think I just like the cherries.
After a scrumptious dinner and good conversation, the company held an annual auction. All proceeds went to a local charity. It was entertaining to watch folks bid higher and higher and team up against another. We couldn't help laughing! Over $900 was raised for the charity, which was easy to do considering something like a homemade cheesecake went for $80 and a $50 gift card went for $75! It was a great evening out.
After a scrumptious dinner and good conversation, the company held an annual auction. All proceeds went to a local charity. It was entertaining to watch folks bid higher and higher and team up against another. We couldn't help laughing! Over $900 was raised for the charity, which was easy to do considering something like a homemade cheesecake went for $80 and a $50 gift card went for $75! It was a great evening out.
I love Christmastime, but hate that it's the only time of year that Ty and I are really social. I say bring on the parties!
ReplyDeleteI like the party picture with guy giving the thumbs up that looks like its up his nose!
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