I posted it on Facebook for everyone to see and for there to be no "I didn't know" weeks before the date. It was very detailed and to the point. Ben and I were responsible for the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. I also wanted to incorporate a fun activity as well. When Erika moved in a few months back she suggested at some point we have an ugly mug and or cup contest. Everybody seemed game on the post.
We bought a turkey and the potatoes and gravy a couple days before game night so the turkey could thaw out. We went to several different Goodwills over the course of the month to find our ugly cup/mug. I ended up with a really retarded looking reindeer on a Christmas mug and I totally thought I would win. Ben ended up with a pimp and ho mug set and Erika bought an emoji poo mug. Just between the three of us we had some pretty hideous/ugly/funny mugs. I couldn't wait to see what other people brought.
I spent most of the day cleaning the house and cooking the turkey. I had to get the turkey into the oven by noon for it to be done by the time everyone arrived. I brought in the tables and chairs and even swept the front sidewalk and stoop area.
The turkey got done about a half hour before people started to arrive. I had Ben cut it up and put it on serving platters. I arranged the kitchen so all the food would fit onto the tables and so people could go through fairly easy.
We would have a few extra people coming over including Ben's friends Josh and Heather and Megan and Matt's friends. I am glad I had enough chairs.
Everyone started to arrive. As people arrived the food started to pile up on the table. I had to rearrange the table a few times just so the food would fit. Usually our Christmas party is the gathering that usually has everyone but this time we had everybody plus four people and the two kids. My house was packed!
The food was delicious and of course the conversations are always classic. Megan and Matt's friends left early because they had another function to be at. We cleared the plates and got ready to play a few games. So many dishes.
But first everyone brought out their ugly cup/mug and put it on display for everyone to vote on it. The prize was a Lime Berry gift card for the person who received the most votes. We went around the circle and we presented our ugly cup/mugs to everyone and Ben recorded the votes. I was really sad mine didn't win because it was definitely unique and I will never find something similar to it ever. Matt ended up winning with his gun mug so he won the gift card.
Some people left after the ugly mug/cup competition and the rest gathered at the table for some games. Nicole always managed to bring some good games. We played one where you had to convince everyone your dish made with weird ingredients and weird rules was the best one. Almost like Chopped and Iron Chef mixed together. The other I can't remember what it was but I do know we played two games.
Everyone was gone by midnight. I started putting everything away and started the dishes. I just couldn't go to bed knowing that there was a pile of dishes waiting for me the next day. I got most of the stuff put away and called it a night. I was exhausted but we had fun. Until the next one!
Next Adventure: 4-Day Thanksgiving Weekend
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