(Michelle, Brooke and Stephanie looking hot!)I decided to have an 80's theme. People had to come dressed in their 80's gear. When I was getting ready and doing my hair I couldn't believe I used to curl my hair like that every day and use so much hair spray. When my kids saw it they were NOT impressed. Cooper asked me to never fix my hair like that again! Cannon looked at me with the biggest eyes and then rubbed his head. It was so funny!
(Damon and Catherine)We had 80's music playing. People brought some awesome appetizers and desserts. We ended up with 11 couples which was perfect! It ended up being a blast and I was so glad I did it.
I did a hot chocolate bar, sodas and then had champagne flutes and martinellis for the midnight toast. I also had a bowl of mints and gum so we would have fresh breath for that midnight kiss with our sweetie!
I had a few games on the agenda- a fun mixer game that involved professions and funny descriptions of them. Then the best one I think was the white elephant. I secretly told all the wives to bring something that their husbands loved but they hated all wrapped up!
(Finn with Brian's treasured sunglasses on)It was so funny to watch the men start opening the gifts and see the other guys face when it was his favorite sunglasses or shoes or old T-shirt.
We laughed so hard.
Some of them got a little ticked but all in fun and by rule they got to take their original gift home. It was fun!
(Jenny and Dan)We also did a few minute to win it games. Cookie on the face was awesome- you have put the cookie on your forehead and try to get it in your mouth (without using your hands) in one minute.
(Damon did a good job!)I loved watching the face movements. We did all the guys first and then all the girls.
We also did a golf ball one where you try to stack three golf balls on each other and they have to stand for 3 seconds within one minute. That was HARD. They guys did it 2 against each other- I think 2 ended up doing it!
(Dave and Jen)Everyone one looked so awesome dressed up in their 80's gear. There were mullets, leg warmers, a lot of bright colors, pegged pants, BIG HAIR, bright make up and jean jackets!
(Catherine and Marcus were smokin!)We are so lucky to have great friends in this neighborhood.
(Amber, Me and E'Shell)I had a great time and hope they did too. It was just what I needed to start a New Year off right:)
7 comments:
Looks like such a fun party! You are so creative and ambitious! Here's to a good year, and wishing you all the best!
this looks like it was so much fun!
i think the white elephant game sounds awesome!
good job, and happy 2012
You throw a great party! The pictures are priceless.
Such a fun time. I'm still laughing at the guys reaction to the white elephant game. I'm going to steal some of your pics for my blog :)
I love your white elephant game idea! We will be going to a white elephant party on the 14th for our Elders Quorum party and I need to figure out something good to bring. :) Maybe I should surprise Mitchell with his favorite holy shirt that I hate. :)
When are you posting again. Your stories are soooo good.
What a fun party! I obviously love the 80's theme idea too! You had some seriously sweet outfits at your house that night!
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