Tina, Shelby and Myself would like to thank Mark & Amy for the use of their house and everything they did to make this party happen(you have no idea what lengths they went to). Amy Olsen(gourmet treats) and Valerie Iwasaki(cookies&brownies&brie) hand made all of the deserts!!! Some thought that they were flown in from France. Val & Eric brought the tableware and cups. Steve & Sandy Riter, Greg Strang and Gil Leach also helped with the side dishes and drinks. Also, the countless women who helped with Shelby!! That meant so much to Tina, to have someone hold and love her, while she could actually enjoy herself. Thank you guys for all of the help!
On another note.........The gift exchange!!!
This is to the few people who brought that fudge, peanut brittle and the free NSXPO handouts. What were you thinking??? The majority of the people actually took time out of their busy schedules and brought thoughtful gifts. You on the other hand, did not. On that note, this will forever change the way the Christmas Party gift exchange happens. In talking with Steve Riter, we have come up with a solution next time. Everyone attending will pay $20 per person. We will then go shop for you(sounds kinda ridiculous, doesn't it?) and provide tasteful gifts for you to take home. Or, a certain number of expensive gifts(exhaust, TV etc.) will be raffled off. Ok, end of venting..........
Thanks to everyone who attended, you made this a party to remember.
Take care,
Tina, Shelby and John