Saturday, November 22, 2008

Thankful For Friends

Some fellow moms and I got together for a Thanksgiving dinner without the kids. We enjoyed eating, games and lots of gabbing. Everyone had to bring something they were thankful for under five dollars for a gift exchange. I must say...there wasn't a single unwanted gift in the house. We also played the "thankful game". I highly suggest this game for other Thanksgiving dinners. When each person arrived they wrote down something they were thankful for other than the usual (family, friends etc...) and why they were thankful for it. Then, we guessed who was thankful for what. I wish so badly I would have held onto the papers for blog purposes. I will share a few from memory.

"I am thankful for my Venus razor. Without it I would be one super hairy monster."

"I am thankful for my purell key chain...without it I would be washing my hands in public restrooms constantly."

"I am thankful for spanx...without them my belly would hang to the floor."


Here is everyone with their new loot from the gift exchange


Someone managed to swipe a root beer from a gift before it left the gift giver's house. We're not naming any names but we have a pretty good idea who it might have been.


I'm so sad Shawna's pretty face isn't in this picture...








10 comments:

Kenny said...

I'm thankful for you! It was such a fun night and you went above and beyond for all of us.

Braden and Jodee said...

It was a perfect evening. I had so much fun in such a short time! I was worried I would feel like I was leaving before I had my fill, but it was perfect. Thanks so much again. I loved the thankful game as well. So much fun.

Trisha said...

He fessed up...that husband of mine! Next time I'm going to have to double check my gift bag before I leave the house. Loved the party, thanks so much for the best dinner (thank your mom and sis too)

Sarah Hull said...

What a FUN FUN FUN night that was. I have not laughed that hard in a long time! That was wonderful and I am eternally thankful for YOU too!

Sarah Hull said...

p.s. Who invited the Amazon woman in the red shirt with the blonde hair?

The Peterson's said...

Thanks for the dinner and FUN! I was so worried that everyone was going to guess my thankful "secret"! But I am glad I was able to share it with everyone in a surprising manner!

Ash and Christian said...

Yeah yeah yeah, funnest night ever. Wish my head wasn't in the toilet. Of all the days...

Brooke said...

Cute scarf, Amy...you are sooo stylish!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and the fam bam :)

Sarah W. said...

The queen of parties. I enjoyed being a part and big thanks to all who attended for being so sweet and fun! I loved the idea of the party,thoughts of gratitude no matter how small and for friendships which make all the difference. xo!

Life is for Laughing said...

I just wanted to say that Audrey is so adorable. I love the Pumpkin picture of her. :) Very cute. Happy Holidays