Weekend Update

Friday night was my company holiday party which was a very nice time. We started with cocktails at the owner's house and then headed over to the Chart House for a delicious dinner and a White Elephant gift exchange. It was great to finally meet people from our Wyoming office that I hadn't met yet and for Jay to meet the people I work with. 

There were 2 party favors given away that night and I was one of the lucky winners! It is a "pad" of twenty-five $2 bills. Apparently my boss' banker puts these together and for tips, etc., just tears off a bill when needed. I thought it was very unique, a bit funny and plan on using them for the Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season :) 

Saturday morning we got up early to help Kathy and Matt move after which we stopped by our favorite farm stand for some fruits and veggies before heading home for some rest (we had been up pretty late the night before). Jay ended up going out with the boys Saturday night while I finished up some Christmas shopping and wrapped most of the gifts.

Today Jay took me to the Westin Kierland resort to attend the Sunburst Ball. Our dancing instructor was there competing with a few students and teachers from our studio. We were both very surprised at the energy in the room! They were dancing to music like AC/DC and the Beastie Boys, not the type of music many people would think of for a ballroom dance competition! 

Our instructor Michael dancing the Hustle with his mom. 

Instructor David and a student from our studio - dancing the West Coast Swing

It was great to watch people of all levels compete (most in heats where there were several couples at several levels dancing at the same time). Jay and I came home inspired and practiced our moves a bit before finally settling on the couch for some Sunday Night Football! And here it is, Sunday night. Weekends are just flying by as our busy holiday season continues...