Neighborhood Party - Dec. 11, 2009

We had our 2nd annual neighborhood party for our 30 - 40 something aged friends. Gerry and her group of friends have held neighborhood parties for nearly 30 years. Several of Mark's friends that grew up in the neighborhood have purchased homes in the same neighborhood. With encouragement from the older generation, we started having a neighborhood Christmas party for the younger generation. It was a bit hit last year and this year it was also a fabulously fun night. It is kind of fun to just have adult time with the neighbors. We had great food and fun games. It is great to get together with our friend and neighbors. A new tradition has begun! I am sure will still be holding them when we are 70+ just like Gerry and her group.

One of the favorite games was the unwrapping game. They have money and gift cards wrapped in between layers of wrapped presents. If you roll doubles, you get to put on the gloves, hat, and scarf and unwrap until someone else gets doubles. It gets pretty intense. We scored big both years. This year we got about $30.00 in cash or gift cards. The white elephant gift exchange is always entertaining as well. We had so much fun!

Way to use your teeth Mike!

Get that dollar, Mark!