Signature Party

"Every couple should have a signature party." - Tanya Freeman. The Freemans have fabulous annual Derby party. I've been going for ten years now, but it's been around much longer.
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We all get dressed up in our Derby finest - including hats, sample traditional Derby treats, and cheer on the ponies. The party has changed over the years as our families have all grown, but the event still remains a highlight of the year.
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While we Brinsons are still searching for our "signature party," the Linkes have found theirs! This past weekend Dean and Leah held their second annual Corn Hole Tournament. A bunch of us gathered at Leah's Dad's home in Pittsboro for an afternoon of grilling, competing, and socializing. So much fun!
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Corn hole is bean bag toss game that you play in teams of two. Thankfully, it was a double-elimination tournament. My poor partner Keith - he had the misfortune of getting paired with a complete novice, me! While I had a few good practice tosses, I was no match for our competition. Like putting, you really need to learn the "touch" of your toss. I might find mine after about a 1,000 more tosses.

While the adults tossed bean bags, the kids played. Amelia couldn't have been happier to have partnered up with Shelby - one of her favorite friends. Much to their delight, Leah had sidewalk chalk waiting for them. As you can tell from these pictures, the girls had a ball!

Stay tuned for updates on whether we ever find our signature party... for now, it's still missing...