What we will have for you:
linens for the beds/bath
there will be a box in each bathroom that has assorted shampoos/soaps/lotions/toothpaste/sunscreen
food for meals and snacks
a keg of really hoppy beer from Moab
a limited supply of watered down beer for people from Missouri that do not like Brett's beer
vodka/rum/whiskey/wine
mixers: juice, tonic, club soda
sparkling water
juice/lemonade
a Wii, dvds, board games, cards, washers, bocci, lightsabers
You May Want to Bring:
What you bring will depend largely on the weather at the time of the event. Brett and I were in Moab this past weekend (it's the middle of February) and it was sunny and in the 60's.
Having said that, it could be 30 degrees with three feet of snow at the house.
I have a link to the right of this screen ---> that will send you to the weather page for Moab.
Please pray for warm weather and sunshine.
And on with the list:
hiking clothes/shoes
hat- warm & brimmed for sun exposure
jacket(s)
sunglasses
rain gear: at least a rain jacket
ipods with sweet sweet tunes (dance parties are very popular with this group)
a good book
a robe/slippers
pjs that are good for lounging with friends and strangers
toiletries
clothes for Mass, should you be going
layers - short sleeves, long sleeves, fleece
fishing stuff/climbing stuff/floating stuff
A camera! Or your trusty iphone.
Any extra snacks you want to have on hand for hikes ect. -- there will be granola bars and such at the house for you to grab but ya know, extras if you want something special.
If you are driving to Utah from your home and have extra empty plastic Easter eggs laying around, please bring them! A bag of gluten free/dairy free/nut free candy for the plastic eggs would be rad - skittles, starburst, jelly beans, sweet tarts...
Easter Egg hunting basket for your wee ones.
Also, please throw in camp chairs if you have them.
Your good attitude and friend-making smile.
Please buy booze before you get to Utah (if possible) and bring whatcha like to drink.
The Mormons have no sense of humor when it comes to alcohol. And between our friends and the Zierchers, we have some people that like to drink up in here.
A Super Hero or Villain Costume:
A Fabulous & Outrageous Vow Renewal Outfit :
For those of you that have floated down the river with us, you know we love a good theme night and an outrageous outfit.
For Super Hero/Villain Night, I strongly urge you to think of a made-up entity.
You are all very creative people. I believe in you!
For instance: "Time Out Man": toddlers far and wide fear him the most!
But Batman is fine too. If you're like totally boring.
For our vow renewal ceremony, please don your most fabulous or outrageous party wear outfit. It could be that killer bow tie you've been dying to wear. That feather boa you were only able to wear once to the New Year's Party or your sparkly leg warmers.
There's no official dress code
as long as it's fabulous.
And it's at this point I know a few
of you are rolling your eyes and thinking,
"There is no way I'm dressing
up in some stupid costume."
Seriously, I can see your faces in my
mind.
I know who you are.
(I can also see Brit, Bethany, Kourt and Jen
giving me a virtual chest thump as they immediately start inventorying
their fabulous wears.)
That's okay.
We obviously think you're
fabulous, just the way you are, so if you want to come in your
comfortable, everyday attire, that's just fine by us too.
But there will likely be lots of glitter around you.
And perhaps an oddly colored feather or two.
Just saying...
