Game Night #2

After our first game night at the end of July, I decided I wanted to host another one before Avery was born...sort of like a last big get-together at our house childless (haha)! I know we'll still be able to have people over, and host parties...but it won't be the same once we have a baby. People told me I was crazy...and now I know why.

It wasn't just game night like the last one we had the end of July. I made it Game/Fall Food Night too! I made (with help from my girlfriend Jen) two pots of chili, apple dumplings, pumpkin dip, caramel apples, and pumpkin rice krispie treats. Phew! I was on my feet all day cooking/baking/cleaning, and my body is pissed about it! I tried to sit most of the night, but my clean freak self had a hard time not cleaning up after people, and making sure the kitchen was tidy.

Although it was fun having people over, I totally understand why people thought I was crazy for hosting a party two weeks from my due date! At the end of the night, I could barely move, and it was really hard to find myself a comfortable position. Oh well!

Our friends Ben and Jen from out of town made a last minute visit, and it was great seeing them! We've known Jen since high school, and Ben since college. We normally only see them once a year at Christmas when we're all up in NY visiting family- so it was great spending time with them. The just recently moved to NC, and are much closer than when they lived in Buffalo, NY...about 14 hours away!!

Jen, Ben, John, and I hanging out by the fire

A few people after the games were done being played

Steph, Claire, Angela, and Katie

The caramel apples we made...a little rough, but yummy!

Jen and Claire helping with the caramel apples earlier in the day