7/23/11: Just Relax, it's hot as hell.

Mr. and Mrs. Food Planners

Mike mixing the hits!

Dana and the band rocking out.

Mmmm...Beer...

Yours truly, handling my raffle duties.

Our lovely ticket ladies.

Bartenders getting a hand from JJ.

Whoring ourselves err..the side board raffles

The lady who put it all in motion!

Let me start off by saying that I didn't actually take any of these pics.  I stole some from Andrea's Blog and Lynn Berger and Tammy Schimpf's Facebook pages.  Now that the royalties are out of the way let me tell you about how fabulous and hot tonight was.

I cannot begin to describe how awesome the night went.  I'm incredibly blessed to have found a super group of women who started out as internet buddies but, that I now call my friends. Tonight was a double bonus because I got to meet a lot of them in person tonight.  Everyone really came together from decorating, to cooking, to donating, etc. etc. etc.  Even people who couldn't attend and don't even reside in Ohio these days. I was super proud to be a part of this event.  I can't leave out the husbands either.  Everyone's husband who was there (mine included) jumped in and helped the entire night.  They totally rocked.

This idea started out so small just a mere few months ago and to see it all come together tonight was incredible.  The fact that we had no air conditioning didn't phase anyone either.  Except my hair.  I am not a pretty sweat-er. :)  We were uber successful and raised upwards of $10,000 for the Kneppers!  Can you believe it!?!  

Nights like these leave you all warm and fuzzy and gives a restored appreciation for the kindness that still lives in people.  There is so much negative in the world at times, it's great to see a community come together for one of its own.

Or maybe two of its own. :)

Guests of honor deluxe!

Don't forget to check out Jen's Blog! for more on their story.