Friday, December 12, 2008

Party Wrap-up

The neighborhood party went great. We had about 25 families come and donate food and money for the food bank. We borrowed a fire pit from the Mullen family and everyone went home smelling like a campfire but it really helped people to mingle a bit more than last year. Santa came and handed out candy canes to all the little kids. (THANKS SANTA!) All in all it was a fun evening with neighbors that you don't see much during the winter months. Gary took the loot in to the food bank this morning and reported that they were very happy for the donation. It's a great way to get your neighbors out, regardless of their religion. It seems like there can be such a division between Mormons and non-Mormons for some reason and it's nice to have an event that isn't church sponsored but still helps with the greater good. Hopefully next year we'll have an even bigger turn out! Thanks to everyone who came and donated so generously!

4 comments:

CorLesMarBoPiKo said...

Didn't make it sorry, we were at the ER. Sounds like a good turn out.

Burrups said...

What a great idea! Sounds fun and for an awesome cause!

Dani said...

You guys are great to host that! I thought it was really neat to see some neighbors we don't usually see too! And it was way fun... the fire was a good idea!

ttcole said...

My coat still smells like a campfire! Thanks for planning the neighborhood party. It really is nice to have an excuse to get together, especially during the busy holidays.