White Elephant Party

Last year we had a white elephant gift exchange, games and food and this year we wanted to do it again.  We all got together and discussed over our online group what we wanted to do, where, what food and what time and what day.  We came up with Thursday at 6 at Celeste's house.  The food would be holiday-ish, ham, mashed potatoes, rolls, dips, casseroles etc.

Megan provided the ham and the casserole, I made mashed potatoes and gravy and got some rolls.  Nicole made a dip, Celeste made asparagus bacon wraps and ham sauce.  Lance would cut the ham and get everything into their bowls and containers once it was done.  I could not wait to eat the food!

We played some Phase 10 while we waited for the ham to finish cooking.  Ben and I busted out the Go Pro and played with the many angles as we took turns with our cards.  He got some fun views.

Then the ham was done.  Food!!

We ate our food in harmony and the ham and mashed potatoes idea was excellent.  So far the best food to date.

Once everyone arrived, Lindsay and Justin were late, we decided to open our gifts and play with the Christmas frame.  It was a true white elephant gift exchange.  I went first and got some Christmas socks, a movie and candy.  Ben got Mac n cheese and pot holders.  I gave the 50 Shades of Gray trilogy and a winter hat and Ben bought a mind puzzle maze ball from the White Elephant store a week ago.  I love random.

We played Nicole's Cards of Humanity Christmas style and her Christmas Jeopardy featuring movies, reindeer, Santa, Elf, etc.  We all had a blast and my team only lost by $100...which is an accomplishment since we started off slow but made up for it in double Jeopardy.  A few of us had to work the next day so we called it a night just before midnight.  I hope we can do it again next year.  Happy Holidays everyone!

Next Adventure:  Christmas!