{2014 Olympics} I'm getting excited...

It's almost time for one of our favorite events. We are going to blink, and the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are going to be here!

Are you a fan of the Olympics? Winter? Summer? Both? While I know more about events that are in the Summer Olympics, I find the Winter Olympics absolutely fascinating because it is all of the things I don't know. I didn't grow up ice skating or even knowing what curling was - unless you were talking about hair!

I'm most excited about all of the ice skating. It's so fun to watch. I watched the US Championships in Boston on TV a few weeks ago, and oh, it was so fun to get to know the stars of this upcoming Olympics. The drama. The intrigue... it's so fun!

I mean, who remembers what the big story was 20 years ago at the Olympics? Does this ring a bell?

I loved this story about the anniversary. I was a little girl when I watched Nancy Kerrigan, and remember staying up to watch those opening ceremonies on the pull-out couch in the play room at my parents' house. It is one of the first memories I have of the Olympics!

Are you excited for Feb. 7 and the Sochi Games to arrive? How much time will you spend watching? We'll try to watch everything we can, that's for sure.

As the adorable mittens I bought my husband say, "GO! USA!"

XOXO,
Mrs. Jones

Red, white and blue...

It's one of my favorite times - the Olympics are here! We kicked them off in style on Friday night with a small party. I had such fun preparing and decorating. What do you think of the spread?!

We served sliders, deviled eggs, red, white and blue marshmallow stars, fruit, chips and dip, veggies, summer sangria and more! There was also homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream (thanks, Mr. Jones!) and red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting.

Everyone stayed until the parade of nations started, and while we had way too much food, we did put a dent in it!

The hit of the night was the summer sangria my bloggy bestie Katie shared here. You'll adore it!

I loved sharing one of our favorite nights with some precious friends and family! Did you celebrate the Opening Ceremonies in style? Have you been watching them all weekend like we have? Because I have spent most of the weekend on the couch. :-) It's been heavenly!

Go USA!

XOXO,
Mrs. Jones