Old People & the Pope

After reviewing this weekend's agenda, one might mistake Dave and me for a couple of seniors. I can't believe it, but we actually spent two nights in a row at the Hale Center Theater. Dave's sister heard this and told us she's going to line us up with some younger couples. I think that might be step in the right direction.

Thursday night we went with Dave's parents to "A Christmas Carol." It was a good show except that we had the awkward, front-row seats; if you've been to this theater you'll know what I mean. Dave especially hated his seat; he sat on the corner of the front row where the actors entered and exited the stage. Anytime the women walked past in their big dresses, Dave's head would unfailingly end up underneath (for a show of another sort).Friday night we came back for some more thespian action to see "A Children's Christmas Carol," which was pretty much the same play except acted out by kids (our neice, Baylee, had a part). This time we sat back on the fourth row (Ppphheeewww!) and took our little Kate with us. Kate loved waving at Baylee every time she was on stage, although a return wave was never given. Kate also commented, "I've seen this show!" which she had...only in cartoon form, from "Mickey's Christmas Carol." It was a cute show and Baylee did a great job.

Saturday night we held the annual adult Blackhurst Christmas Dinner & Gift Exchange. We usually reserve the library room at The Roof, but because we were unable to get reservations this year, we scheduled the Pope's Table at Buca Di Beppo. Hate to say it, but it was way better food at much more affordable prices. This year, we mixed things up a bit. We made a rule that all gifts in the exchange had to be gift cards. Dave and I ended with up the gift cards we brought--a University Mall gift certificate, and Williams Sonoma gift card (which we were happy about). Next year, the rule will be no gift cards, which should make for some interesting gifts.

The real icing on the cake from the evening, had to be 8 adults all riding together in Steve and Becky's SUV. I decided we must really like each other to be willing to squish and suscept ourselves to fun little games like "Corners" while driving together.

It was a totally fun night that involved lots of laughs and food (a great combination). I've always been so glad that I married into that family.