MY HANUKAH PARTY – 2009 – OK

Our annual Hanukah party is over for another year. Hubby is exhausted. I’m tired too but want to clean up a bit more and then maybe I’ll go to bed. I don’t have to get up early and nothing is planned for tomorrow so no rush to get to bed.
I spent the day rearranging the furniture and cutting potatoes. I cut way too much so will make potato latkes tomorrow and freeze them. I’ll serve them Friday night when I have hubby’s family.
The party was a huge success. I was a bit upset at the beginning because a few couples came a half hour early and I HATE THAT. I told these two couples NOT to come early. Anyhow I got over it fast. Next time I will tell certain people to come half hour later. I’m NOT ready a half hour early.
My friend made the latkes. It took longer than I remember. Maybe we made too much. They were all eaten though. We served deli which is very easy. I used paper plates etc.
Then I read a poem called TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE HANUKAH. My friend played the accordion and everyone sang and clapped. It brightens up the party. I read another story about the olden days and everyone enjoyed the memories. Then we sang Happy Birthday to another friend who turned 75!!!!!!!!!!!! She sure doesn’t look it.
I served dessert. Everyone helped themselves and by 11 everyone was gone.
All in all a very fun evening.
Tomorrow I will relax, make latkes and maybe just maybe I’ll go swimming.