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The Gift of Giving Holiday Party....we just gave and gave!
In honor of the holiday season, Joe and I hosted a Christmas party for our Ft. Knox friends. We invited neighbors, close friends, and Joe's classmates; approximately 40 people attended, so our home was pretty packed....the more the merrier! The night began with food and beverage as people met for the first time while others reconnected. As noted on our invitation, we asked guests to bring a gift for child of any age; we were pleasantly surprised by the OVERWHELMING response of our guests!!! We were able to donate approximately 50 gifts to the Ft. Knox chapter of the Red Cross. All of the toys were directly distributed to Ft. Knox families, so our cause was close to home.
As the night progressed, the crowd got a little louder and the fun increased...we moved the basement and played darts, Rock Band, and bags. I'm pretty sure our neighbors' kids woke up from the sound of peoples' voices. Towards midnight the group dwindled down to 3 of Joe's classmates, Joe, and myself. We introduced the foreign officer to keg stands...it looked more like a water fountain than anything else. Never doubt that Joe and the other two American officers were MORE than willing to show our foreign friend how to PROPERLY do one. The night only got worse and I finally had to call it a night, leaving the boys to do man stuff....I do have to state that I woke up to a clean house...thanks guys!
In all, we think this party idea will be something we continue to do each Christmas season. As we celebrate the gifts we were given, we should remember it is just as important to give to others. After all, it is the reason for the season.
In honor of the holiday season, Joe and I hosted a Christmas party for our Ft. Knox friends. We invited neighbors, close friends, and Joe's classmates; approximately 40 people attended, so our home was pretty packed....the more the merrier! The night began with food and beverage as people met for the first time while others reconnected. As noted on our invitation, we asked guests to bring a gift for child of any age; we were pleasantly surprised by the OVERWHELMING response of our guests!!! We were able to donate approximately 50 gifts to the Ft. Knox chapter of the Red Cross. All of the toys were directly distributed to Ft. Knox families, so our cause was close to home.
As the night progressed, the crowd got a little louder and the fun increased...we moved the basement and played darts, Rock Band, and bags. I'm pretty sure our neighbors' kids woke up from the sound of peoples' voices. Towards midnight the group dwindled down to 3 of Joe's classmates, Joe, and myself. We introduced the foreign officer to keg stands...it looked more like a water fountain than anything else. Never doubt that Joe and the other two American officers were MORE than willing to show our foreign friend how to PROPERLY do one. The night only got worse and I finally had to call it a night, leaving the boys to do man stuff....I do have to state that I woke up to a clean house...thanks guys!
In all, we think this party idea will be something we continue to do each Christmas season. As we celebrate the gifts we were given, we should remember it is just as important to give to others. After all, it is the reason for the season.
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