So the Ward Christmas Dinner was our last hurrah. There were a lot of potatoes. Specifically, there were 300 potatoes.
Oriental Trading Company played an important part. They always do, don't they? Oriental traders are good people.
I spent months making the ward slideshow. Some of that time was spent stealing pictures off of people's Facebook pages in my ward. I don't expect you to watch the whole thing, but if you do you'll notice there's no music for the second half. (The 2nd song is God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman by The Bare Naked Ladies). Thank goodness it worked at the party--no small task considering I did sound, computer, projector, microphone, and extension cords all by myself because Christian was out of town. I'm surprised I wasn't translated when it all started playing correctly! I have to say I was underwhelmed with my ward's response to the slideshow. I mean, I knew it wouldn't change anyone's life but actually that is exactly what I thought it would do. Then again, perhaps my ward was underwhelmed by the creepiness of me stealing their personal photos off of Facebook. Who can say?
And with that, the Activities Committee was gone.
If I'd been there, I would have loved your slideshow - especially if you had good pictures of me!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being "underwhelmed" by folks' reactions to something you've thought would really thrill them.
That's the price we pay in the church. (It happens at baby, bridal showers and receptions too. And Christmas.)
Just curious - do you happen to have a playlist to comfort readers mourning the tabernacle?
ReplyDeleteI was very worried about you, actually. I texted Eckton with concern.
ReplyDeleteBut now you can be a ward missionary!
That version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is my favorite. Looks fabulous, as always.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all you did for the ward party! You definitely didn't burn out on this one. If I were in charge of activities committee (which I'm not, not will I ever be apparently) we'd have paper plate and sprinkles of red white and green M&Ms in the center of the tables. That's it. I'm pretty good at this kind of thing huh! Anyway back to you... good job!
ReplyDeleteI went to our ward party and it was decorated so lamely--not a light in sight. I kept thinking the whole time, "Kacy could do so much better than this."
ReplyDeleteGotta love those oriental traders. You crack me up.
ReplyDeleteI could write a post almost exactly like this one except I didn't take any pictures! And I had more helpers than you (mostly because I am sick and prego and they felt guilty). There would be the part where the RSprez promised me there were 14 white tablecloths and there were 2 and my whole "Winter Wonderland" silver-and-white theme was up in smoke, so we raided the RS closet and found tons of awesome lime green and red bulbs wuth coordinating table cloths, PLUS huge garlands of snowflakes,and improvised some rockin' decor. MY slideshow, however, made people cry. Maybe it was The Lower Lights' "Come Ye Children of the Lord" with the kids at the ward campout last summer...I don't know, but they gushed. Surprising. Thanks for your music tips earlier this year. The soundtrack was a crowd pleaser, too. Wham plus MoTab= success. Anyway, congrats on the big finish. Good luck in the nursery.
ReplyDeleteFor the record -- that was a fantastic Christmas party! And the slideshow was nothing short of amazing. But, it was also a reminder of some dear friends we lost during the year, either due to them moving out, or due to them passing on. Personally, I really enjoyed it, and it touched me greatly. But, yes, the response to it was very ... "mellow".
ReplyDeleteWow, you have a big ward, just by looking at the cultural hall! Good job.
ReplyDeleteWe missed our Christmas party due to snow. Grumble.