Has anyone else been glued to the TV for the last couple of days? I LOVE watching the Olympics...all of it...even events like badminton and rowing! Last night, Brad and I found ourselves staying up way too late watching women's weightlifting of all things.
This year, we decided to celebrate the Olympics by having a few FW friends and neighbors over for a watching party. For awhile now, I've wanted to host an event party that could become a tradition. You know, some people are known for their Superbowl or Halloween parties or even their birthday parties every year. I decided to go with one that I only have to do every 4 years (or 2 if we have one for the Winter Olympics, but they just don't compare IMO).
This year, we decided to celebrate the Olympics by having a few FW friends and neighbors over for a watching party. For awhile now, I've wanted to host an event party that could become a tradition. You know, some people are known for their Superbowl or Halloween parties or even their birthday parties every year. I decided to go with one that I only have to do every 4 years (or 2 if we have one for the Winter Olympics, but they just don't compare IMO).
I bought some decorations on clearance after 4th of July and then found some food ideas on Pinterest. Like these cupcakes with fruit loops for the Olympic rings.
And these popcorn "torches".
My sister brought the patriotic fruit.
We played a few games and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun competing. First, the "athletes" had to walk up and down a "balance beam" backwards.
Then perform a standing long jump.
The teams finished by taking an Olympics trivia quiz. Did you know that men and women compete directly with one another in sailing and equestrian? And that the games were originally held as a tribute to Zues?
Our fun neighbors.
And some of our sweet friends.
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