Date Night, Crab Feed Style

Last night Jamie came over to watch Mallory while Jody and I went out for a date night, crab feed style. We met up with our group of friends at the Placer County Fairgrounds where the crab feed took place. I don't recall what organization the fundraiser dinner was for but from the looks of it, they made out like bandits. This particular group of friends we don't get to see very often so it was really nice to get everyone together and have a good time.

We were in a rush to get out of the house and as a result came a little unprepared. We didn't realize that our admission tickets didn't include any drink tickets which had to be purchased separately. Not a big deal, except that they were $3 for one ticket and we only had $4 between the both of us. Luckily I had my bottle of water so at least we were able to get a beer with it. Because of our cash-less situation we also couldn't partake in the raffle prizes. Though not winning a tool set from the local hardware store or a gift certificate for a SpeeDee Oil Change didn't make me want to go home and cry. Next year we'll make sure to come prepared with cash though.

Once the crab arrived we all dove in like a pack of wolves devouring a carcass. It was so delicious. Crab is one of my favorite foods and I don't get it often so I made sure to eat as much as my stomach allowed. Of course getting it out of the shell was a feat but so worth it. It was funny to see everyone hold up their prize with pride when they were able to get a big chunk of crab out; as if though no one else knew what a piece of crab looked like.

We all had a great time last night; catching up on stories, trying to figure out how to use the flimsy bibs that were provided, making fun of each other as if though we were all siblings, getting really serious when it came to raffle prize time, putting dot stickers on our foreheads, interrupting each others conversations with random questions, and attempting to whistle with our fingers. You know you're having a great time when you get away from your kids for some adult interaction only to act like a kid yourself.