Sunday, September 9, 2012

Smith Family Reunion 2012

This year Keith and I were in charge of the Smith Family Reunion. What a daunting task! I was luckily able to avoid it for about 7 years and then it crept up on me :) I pleased to say were survived and I think people at least partly enjoyed themselves! We started out Thursday night with an adult dinner at Buca di Beppo...the typical place we go for an adult dinner. It is nice to get out without the kids and visit with each other. I don't know that I enjoyed it as much as I could have because I was stressed about the rest of the weekend, but I did enjoy seeing everyone.

Friday night was the Road Rally. Thankfully Amy's family does lots of fun stuff and I was able to copy most of their ideas :) It was a huge help LOL. We split into teams and visited places that were some what meaningful to Keith's family. Everyone seemed to enjoy this. Afterwards we BBQ'd and called it a night.

Saturday afternoon we did a combination of Fear Factor/Survior (another copied idea!), the Price is Right, followed by an Iron Chef competition (again with the copying!). I thought the Iron Chef turned out to be one of the most fun. Each team had to make at least 3 dishes. An appetizer, salad and a side. We had some over achievers who did more dishes. They were judged on taste as well as creativity and presentation. I was so impressed with what the teams came up with! They each had a bag full of the same groceries and they all came up with something different. And yummy! Afterwards we ate the dishes as well as some FANTASTIC smoked pork I had my dad cater. He also did the dessert. This was his and Amy's second year joining us for the Smith Family Reunion LOL. (He did our family pictures the previous year.) Since they were coming to bring the dinner, I had him and Amy judge. If you know the Smith's there must be a clear winner for each game. And I thought I was competitive!

Sunday we had treats and a short FHE where we wrapped it all up and I breathed a humongous sigh of relief.  It was good and I appreciated everyone participating and being cheerful, but I was sure glad it was over.  :)   It was a great year and can't wait for next year when I'm not in charge!
My Road Rally team at the former Big B's

Searching for worms...

She sure looks like she's enjoying that baby food....

Hurry up Pops!




Oh Kevan....





I think she was pleased with her "prize"!




Some of the cutest Iron Chefs...

Really into it....



1 comment:

Mistie said...

i have been wondering about this. i remember long ago you talking about how you were in charge. looks like a success!