Grillin' and Chillin'...

As most of you know, I am on the PTO executive board at Sullivan's school.  That means CRES often becomes my second home after I get off work.  There are many, many hours that are spent on meetings, events, planning, and more!  There is definitely a love/hate relationship with my position.  Mostly love.

My friend Kara and I were in charge of our most recent event, Grillin' and Chillin'.  Grillin' and Chillin' is a night where the PTO serves up the hamburgers and hot dogs, and the CRES families provide the fellowship.  It really is a spectacular event bringing in about 800 people.

Grillin' and Chillin' has consumed my every moments for the past few weeks - calling to get donations, emailing volunteers, coordinating people's schedules, and shopping for food.

Kara's daughter, Audrey, has become a PTO member-in-training.  

She helped us shop for the food...

That's a lot of water - 36 cases to be exact!  

The night went by faster than fast.  You plan for weeks and in what seems like minutes, it is over. It was a huge success and so much fun.

Quinn was off playing when I could slip away to say 'hi' to the family and the Powells.

After all was said and done, these sweet girls and Ryan delivered some leftovers to the local firefighters.

The firefighters were very appreciative.  So much so that they allowed the girls to take a tour of the firetrucks.  Pretty cool!

My friend, Dodi, who serves on the board with me, invited our family over to do our own version of chillin' after the event. It was nice to unwind with some good friends and some good laughter.

Dodi tried out her son's new hoverboard despite her husband's pleas to not

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That made Ryan want to try it too...

Thankfully there was no broken bones, no banged up walls.  

Only good memories of a night full of fun!

Now on to the next PTO event!