Saturday, January 26, 2008
Super Bowl Party
I hosted some of my Journey friends to a super bowl party. I am not so much a football fan, but it was a great excuse to get the group together to hang out. I had planned to use both TV's... one for those interested in the game and one for those who weren't. However, everyone congregated in the basement, both football and non-football fans alike. Maybe because that's where all the food was... :) Here's a slideshow from the party.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
"Wicked" Trip
Last weekend, I took a trip to Chicago with some of the girls to see "Wicked". We took the train up from Bloomington which was a fun adventure! It actually is much cheaper and less stressful than driving. $24 round trip... can't beat that! The only drawback of the train is that you are tied to their schedule and there are often delays. We had a great time in the city. The show was incredible... it was my third time to see it! We walked down to Giordano's for some pizza before the return trip to Bloomington.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Holidays 2007
Christmas 2007 ~
This year was the first time to celebrate the holidays in my parents' new house. It was also the first holiday where Jen is married. It all worked out well though, because Eric's extended family celebrates on Christmas Day where ours is on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, we went to church at Minooka Bible then came back to have dinner with extended family. Mom made dinner then we had the annual gift exchange. Everyone brings a $30 gift that could be for anybody and then we play the game where you can steal back and forth. The first year we tried this game, my aunt Lisa brought a victorian-looking Santa dressed in leopard print pants. He became the joke of the party and keeps returning year after year. And it never fails a guy ends up with him!
On Christmas Day, Jen and Eric came over after opening gifts at the Danielson's. We did our immediate family exchange. Jen and Eric then took off to his extended family gathering, so Mom and I watched a movie. It was a good, relaxing day with family.
New Years Eve 2007 ~
This year I spent New Year's Eve with my Journey friends. John Julien hosted the party at his house. Wii bowling was a hit!
This year was the first time to celebrate the holidays in my parents' new house. It was also the first holiday where Jen is married. It all worked out well though, because Eric's extended family celebrates on Christmas Day where ours is on Christmas Eve.
On Christmas Eve, we went to church at Minooka Bible then came back to have dinner with extended family. Mom made dinner then we had the annual gift exchange. Everyone brings a $30 gift that could be for anybody and then we play the game where you can steal back and forth. The first year we tried this game, my aunt Lisa brought a victorian-looking Santa dressed in leopard print pants. He became the joke of the party and keeps returning year after year. And it never fails a guy ends up with him!
On Christmas Day, Jen and Eric came over after opening gifts at the Danielson's. We did our immediate family exchange. Jen and Eric then took off to his extended family gathering, so Mom and I watched a movie. It was a good, relaxing day with family.
New Years Eve 2007 ~
This year I spent New Year's Eve with my Journey friends. John Julien hosted the party at his house. Wii bowling was a hit!
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