Housewarming/Job Promotion/Non-Hermit Party

Last night I had a few friends over for a housewarming/job promotion/non-hermit party. If you recall this post from April, I promised to update my blog with pictures of my new place after I was all settled in. Well, I live like a lost boy and I needed a party to motivate me to unpack my last box and hang some art on the walls. When I told Anna that I was thinking about hosting a party, she generously offered to bring homemade egg rolls. I then ran with an Asian theme. I served chicken satay with a Thai peanut dipping sauce, edamame, and fruit. Melina brought a heavenly pear pie, Jill treated everyone to her famous mango pie, and Audrey completed the spread with a chocolate cake. 

Here is a photo timeline of the party. Emma took most of the pictures, so the perspective is that of a 7-year-old:

The party started with general milling about. Despite the presence of wine glasses, Melina instinctively went to pour her wine in a red cup :)

Then everyone sampled the food. I was pretty proud of myself for slicing the limes banquet style. 

Can you see the love in these egg rolls? They were sooo good, thanks Anna!

Next, there was pleasant party conversation. Sorry Jill, only Audrey and Bryan made the cut for this picture. I had to crop you out because your eyes were closed. 

Joe and Anna

Super cute Melina and Chris. Middle class white boys everywhere envy Chris' footwear. 

Here are two pictures of the desserts. Katie, Melina's pear pie is a lot like our apple pie. So, if you want to do a fun twist on the pie try substituting pears (I would cut the baking 

time in half if you use canned pears).  

Emma and I being silly after dessert

James and Lindsye 

Finally, my guests started to fall asleep and everyone went home. Overall, everything went pretty well. I was the only one who spilled anything and only Audrey got lost trying to find my apartment. Thanks for coming guys, I hope you enjoy reading this post at work!