We had a little group of people who work for The Mister
come with their spouses for some Christmas fun!
Fancy hors d'oeuvres, a little wine and white elephants gifts
all make for a good time, right?
I was busy and forgot to take photos of the food
so you'll have to trust me that it was yummy. haha.
We had steak and goat cheese sliders, shrimp cocktail,
a cheese ball, salad skewers, veggies & dip
and sweet & sour meatballs.
Then for a little dessert ~ red velvet cake, lemon sugar
cookies, chocolate covered strawberries
and chocolate peanut clusters.
and chocolate peanut clusters.
The white elephant gifts are the best, though.
I had to show you what I got! A Sculpt Your Own Boyfriend kit!
hahaha....little packs of clay, instructions and all!
I think The Mister felt threatened when I obviously
loved it. lol.....
One thing I love about this group is how loving they are to our
boys! They let them open their gifts, sit by them, etc. and I love
that. Their kindness and acceptance does not go unnoticed!
We are up to our eyeballs in receptions and parties
over here! The Mister has to attend many and host many
because of his job, so he is crazy busy and gone most
evenings. This week we have two more dinners to attend
together and our anniversary is this week.
Next week we have three gatherings to attend...oh,
and there are two auctions and a doctor appointment
in there, too! Whew!
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Looks like fun and the food sounds yummy! You just keep looking younger... how do you do that?
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haha... it must be stress. :)
DeleteWhere have you been? I've missed you....
You weren't kidding, when you said it was about to get busy at your place. I would collapse from all that you have on your agenda. Looks like everyone had a great time at the party. I see your red velvet cake, looks so good. Now, about that sculpt your own boyfriend kit....you feel like sharing? Lol!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I get tired of the boyfriend, I'll send him to you. lol.....
DeleteGood enough! HaHa!
DeleteSo, your wedding anniversary is this week, huh? Well, Happy A!
But, if you tell me it's on the 18th, I'm going to flip out. That's my birthday.
Well, happy birthday early! :) No, our anniversary is the 17th.
DeleteYou are busy bees! Glad everyone had fun and how nice your group loves and nourishes the boys. The food sounds a-ma-zing!!!
ReplyDeleteA very nice group of people, for sure!
DeleteOh... and I want to see pics when you finish sculpting your bf - too funny!
ReplyDeleteLol.....should be fun making him however I want. hahaha....
DeleteAlso meant to mention that I love your top/dress. So pretty and the cutouts almost look like snowflakes.
DeleteYou know the party was a success when the hostess had a great time, along with everyone else.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth...and I did. All the pre-planning and OCD prep paid off. haha...
DeleteLooks like lots of fun, Betsy. That cake...oh my!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is the best. I should look and see if I've posted the recipe
Deletehere on the blog. ..it's a keeper!
You really know how to throw a party!! What fun to see all the people and the wonderful employees the Mister has and how they respond to the boys. You look adorable. The food sounds great, and I plan to make the cheese ball recipe for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteToday was my dearest's 78th birthday so I had a little private party for him, since the kids do the bigger one.
Well, happy birthday to him! Why didn't I see that on FB? He deserves 2 parties....hope he can blow out all those candles! haha....
DeleteSounds so fun but tiring too! Love that your boys are so accepted. That makes our hearts sing!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? It isn't always like that, though....sometimes they are just stared at, ignored or treated as if they are contagious....which I'm sure you already know.....
DeleteHi Betsy - love the look of the party - it all looks so wonderful welcoming and everyone is enjoying themselves. Steak and goats cheese sliders tempts me over the pond! Looks wonderful and as you say - great everyone just mixes in with you all ... I love the idea of sculpt your own boyfriend! Fun ...
ReplyDeleteSounds like so much is going on a la My Five Men .. enjoy and relax occasionally if you can?! Lovely to see everyone having such a good time ... cheers Hilary
I think those sliders were my favorite!
DeleteLooks like a great time was had by all and your guests had the perfect hostess . . . :)
ReplyDeleteIt was lots of fun....a bit of work but worth it all. Want some leftovers?
Deletelol . . . yes please, and love your picture . . . :)
DeleteLooks and sounds like the event was a huge success. Way to go, party girl! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNo coffee table dancing, but it was fun all the same. haha.
DeleteVery festive! Glad the kids had fun too!
ReplyDeleteMe, too...they had a lot of fun!
Deletelmao you'll have to sculpt and show the final version made
ReplyDeleteAs into the sculpting a boyfriend you wade
Wowwee, your hermit side must be having a fit
As you have to go out and about more than a bit lol
Yep, I'll really want to be hibernating
Deleteafter all of this socializing!
A long winter nap
after the Christmas lap!
Maybe on Christmas Day
after all the play.
Won't wake up til New Years
to give a few little cheers!
Lol at your rhyming! I laughed out loud at the new years few little cheers ... Lol lol lol
DeleteLove the photos ... breathe.
ReplyDeleteyep...deep breath! ha.
DeleteI'm loving the little party hats. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAren't they hilarious? That couple came wearing those...
DeleteThat sounds like a wonderful party with wonderful people and yumy food! the acceptance is so important isn't it? We all want to be accepted just the way we are... Your boys look happy on the pictures, you can tell that they felt comfortable. It sounds like you are super ultra busy, may it be enjoyable busy though :-) !
ReplyDeleteIt's been an enjoyable busy, but I'm starting to get tired! ha.
DeleteGlad you all had a great time. Beautiful shot of you, btw...
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
DeleteIt looked like a great thing for your guests to attend. Good food, good friends, goodness for the Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteexactly!
DeleteLooks like a fun evening was had by all. So nice that your boys are so accepted and can participate in the fun.
ReplyDeleteYes...really means a lot!
Deletelove Christmas parties...sooo fun! My sister did one with an idea she got off of facebook...everyone brought a pair of Christmas socks with some goodies hidden within (candy, nail polish, etc.) after they exchanged gifts(socks) they all put on the pair of socks they recieved they huddled in a circle and took a picture of everyone's feet it was so cute...those sliders sound yummy...Janet
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute idea! I'll have to remember that one!
DeleteI think the sliders were my favorite! yum.
Sounds like everyone had a great time!
ReplyDeleteI think White Elephant Gifts are so much fun!