No one, and I mean, no one throws an event like the E-Ranch. It's our collective spiritual gift: great showers. We throw really kick-ass wedding and/or baby showers. Which is why our event planning service (free to all) is called Kick Ass Events.
We are, all four, presidents of KAE. You might think this would cause issues at the top, but it doesn't. For years, we have managed to be great friends in spite of the fact that everyone thinks they are In Charge.
We're not into long, boring showers. We like our showers with plenty of fun on the side. Mostly because we have all been subjected to showers with no end in sight and really painful shower games. (If I have to play Bride Bingo one more time...)
As a rule, we do not force people to play games at the showers we host. Unless it's a really kick-ass game.
And as another rule, there is always a cocktail on hand. Yes, even at baby showers. I know, scandalous, but that's when we need one most, people. For the mother-to-be, we'll whip up a special mocktail, while the rest of us lap up margaritas.
We have these events down to a science by now. Leslie does the invitations. I make a menu and do the cooking. Carlye decorates. Debbie handles logistics, like RSVPs or pedicure appointments after lunch. (See what I mean? Kick ass. Everyone got to have a pedicure at one of our showers!)
But under no circumstances, does Debbie arrange the cracker tray. (Ok. I admit I'm a little OCD about the cracker tray. But at least I know this about myself).
We put the event magic in motion recently, because Carlye is due yet another baby shower. Even though we're trying to show restraint, it appears that we are going all out for this baby shower, because it will likely be her last and...it's a girl this time!
The E-Ranch will live on yet.
4 comments:
Clearly the E in E-Ranch is good for so many things. Oh, that the boys could have showers. I tried to start the tool shower tradition, but it is clearly lame compared to the E-Ranch. You ladies win--hands down.
Big Al
Big Al,
Your wisdom is clearly demonstrated in the very last statement of your comment.
Anna, I hereby dub you Official Recorder of KAE and the E-Ranch in general. You tell our story so well!
I am still giggling...thinking of you and your ladies ALL being in charge. So true! Thanks for sharing your expertise...I learned a lot about planning parties from you! it is all in the menu. ;)
O.K. noone be alarmed. Yes it is I - Carlye - posting on the blog. (p.s. I also do my grocery shopping online now too.) Shocking! I Know! Anyways..."the Eranch lives on!" - of course - was it ever in doubt that it's able to die or fade away. I think whether we like it or not it will always live on - for better or for worse. It's like a marriage but we all left the toilet seat down - and thanks for that ladies. As for the shower/party...thing - I do believe as the person who has - to date - benefited from the most showers - I can honestly say we do have this down to an art. Fun, surprising and girly. I love you guys!
- Carlye
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