So…I finally got my picture card to read on the computer so I have a few to post. First off, a week ago on Friday the 8th, Brian and I hosted a funny party for the adults in the neighborhood highlighting silly moments we’ve all shared over the past 5+ years of being friends, going on vacations and having parties together. It was a hoot! It took FOREVER to get everything ready, but it was worth it. I think my final slide show was over 120 slides long and included pictures, music (thanks to Brian) and video clips. We ordered trophies, had everyone dress up, put out the red carpet and laughed ourselves silly for 5 hours. Here are some highlight pics:

 

Here are the oscar-esque trophies I ordered.

We called the whole thing “The Litchy Awards”

The read carpet leading from the front door, balloons and twinkle lights on the stairs which you can’t really see because it wasn’t dark yet when I took these pictures

The stars of the show…

I forgot to have someone take a pic of me and Brian – so here is the food setup we did. Brian outdid himself and I painted a big piece of drywall with chalk paint to label all these cool sausages that Brian found on his travels

We pulled out the good china, the crystal and the nice table cloths. Oh ya….we did it up!

Brian giving our opening speech. Oh…and he found his tux from our wedding and dressed up just a bit more than the other guys since we were the hosts (although he ditched the shoes I guess – nothing like a tux and socks)

The “audience” members and nominees

 

Here I am presenting an award. I gave everyone cards and assigned awards to give out. As you can see, Brian gave me a giant wine glass like Jules on Cougar Town for laughs (if you don’t get that reference, you don’t watch the show, but she drinks out of giant wine glasses and gives them names. We named mine Little Carl)

We took breaks in the action to play games that other couples brought. I just love the laughter!

Anne and Jeff show off their trophies before heading home. It was SUCH a fun night!!!