13 Dec
Company Christmas Party
Friday night was That Husband’s company Christmas party, a chance to wear the cocktail dress I bought 2 weeks ago. One of us (you can go ahead and guess which one) almost had an outfit related breakdown as we were getting ready to walk out the door, but through much trial and tribulation we were able to make it out of the door.
I insisted we take a picture outside of our front door to document our hotness. One with my coat on, and one with it off. Now I understand why it is hard for photographers to have pictures of themselves and their families (not that I consider myself a photographer) but when I am the subject I can’t really be playing with the settings to capture the perfect shot. Resulting in photos such as this one with no cute peep-toe heels in the frame.
The party was held at the Texas Stadium.
The first thing you see when upon entering is the bar. I’m sure the bartenders loved filling up our Ginger Ales all night. It’s always funny to get the double take at an open bar when I say “Ginger Ale please. No, nothing else, just Ginger Ale.”
I loved the salad bar. I went through and chose my ingredients, they were tossed together, it was topped off with croûtons and a bread stick and served in a martini glass.
My salad was amazing, and I’m sad I didn’t go back for another round. What is it about food served in a martini glass that makes it so fun?
The entire meal was built around stations with small plates. Look at that huge piece of meat! This was toward the end of the party when we were leaving. Having worked in catering before I know how much of that food will just be thrown in the garbage.
I made sure that we both filled up on as much of the food as possible. I wanted to milk that free meal for all it was worth.
Lately I’ve been hearing stories of company parties where spouses aren’t invited. I’m glad I made it on the guest list. Also, I have bad posture.
I take so many picture, That Husband isn’t even fazed when I whip out my camera to take random pictures.
The view from our table included this football game. Kind of a boring one with the final score being 7 to 43. Must have been some small schools, since Royal City usually has that many people at their football games, huge stadium or not!
Those who were boozing it up took advantage of the lounge seating spread throughout the room.
I was very excited to explore the cupcake bar when it was time for dessert. I didn’t like the black, white, or pink frosting that much, but the 4th option was made with Kalua and I was worried about leaving the party a little tipsy if I gave it a try.
I wound up creating this, which I couldn’t even finish. The cupcake was dry an the frosting was overly sweet, but it was very fun to make.
As you can see, I decided to go keep the cute little heels with the bow. I wasn’t on my feet very long, but they didn’t hurt at all. Thanks to That Husband for 2 great date nights this week!
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I'm a farm-raised almost-crunchy stroller-pushing picture-taking lifestyle-blog-writing gastronomy-obsessed divine-seeking thrift-store-combing cheese-inhaling pavement-pounding laughter-sprinkling lover of individuality and taking chances.
Looks like you two had lots of fun.
Do you ever feel kinda weird for just pulling out a camera at unexpected times and taking pictures? Since I started carrying one around with me all the time and I see something I want to take a picture of I kinda wait til no one is at least looking at me.
1When you take pictures of the two of you (like outside your apartment), do you have a neighbor take the picture, or do you use a tripod? I never get pictures with Husband anymore since we live together and don’t have roommates/family/etc to take pictures of us together, and I don’t have a tripod (and there are no good tables,etc of a decent height on which to balance my camera in lieu of a tripod).
I wonder if it is a regional thing that it is strange for people to not take advantage of the open bar, causing the double-takes when you ask for just ginger ale. I do drink, but pretty rarely, and often either for health reasons or because I have to be in lab early the next morning, forgo alcohol at open bar events. Bartenders have never batted an eyelash or paused a second when I ask for sprite… not even to wait as if expecting me to say sprint and… (alcohol of choice). Perhaps it is far more rare to find an abstaining Texan than an East Coaster?
2Wow, you look hot! I’m glad that the shoes ended up working out!
The food looked amazing! The cupcake and salad bars look like a lot of fun!
I had one of those “no alcohol please” moments at my work party - I wanted a Shirley Temple and the bartender kept on giving me weird looks.
3I agree darling! You looked fabulous that night. I loved your hair and the dress looks great.
How fun to go to the Texas Stadium. Everything looks so good. And way to document everything. I need to do that more often.
4I love your outfit, very cute! That looks like a nice time, glad you enjoyed it
5We have some Martini glasses and I’ve served desserts in them I few times, but I never thought of using them for salad. Next time, definitely!
6Miss Jenna you looked amazing and what an amazing company party?!!! That cupcake bar looked like a dream.
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