Adventures with the Hunsaker's: Dental School Winter Gala

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Dental School Winter Gala

The much anticipated, long awaited post... :)
Friday was the Marquette University School of Dentistry Class of 2009 Winter Gala. (Prom for dental school). Except way fancier. Apparently, through the years of school there are lots of fund raisers and acquiring of sponsors that pretty much all culminates in the throwing of a big party. And what a party. I guess this year's was the most expensive a class has ever thrown. $24,000! I guess good job to Travis' class for earning that much!

Before the night could start, thanks to my friend Laura for doing my hair!

The event was at the very fancy Phister Hotel (for some pictures of the fancy joint, go here. Thanks to Hailey for requiring these pictures of her Mom.) We got there during cocktail hour and took some pictures before heading into dinner.

My girl Kristel and I hamming it up:

the happy couple:

Some of the girls (missing 4 couples yet)
Kristin, Jessica, Jenni, RaQuelle, Laurie & Kristel

Most of the guys (2 couples still MIA)
Rob, Guy, Todd, Travis, Travis, John, Aaron, Mike:

Kristin, Jessica, Laurie, Kristel, Jenni, Erin, Amy, Sherri, RaQuelle,
and all we're missing is Lacey!

Then it was time to head into the ballroom for dinner, which was super yummy. The only bit that didn't match the fancy ballroom, table setting and food were the guest gifts at the table. A cheap plastic bag with a big tube of toothpaste, toothbrush and floss. Huh, really? Didn't fit so well with the setting, but I guess we all got a laugh out of it! (there's a picture where you can see the bags if you follow the link to see the pictures of the place)

Here's one of the many chandeliers from the ballroom:

Just hanging out after dinner:

Sherri, Kristel, Laurie and Jenni:

Some silly friends, Jenni, RaQuelle & Kristel:

Travis DANCED with me! Without complaint! TRAVIS! While we were out there, he did tell me to enjoy it while I could since I would probably never see it again...

I think Travis was enjoying himself that night...

Here's a picture of everyone that was there. I'd like to say it was the whole crew, but unfortunately I can't. We missed Jared and Wendy due to Wendy being only about a week from delivering.

Todd & Erin, Rob & Amy, Mike & Jess, Lacey & Anibal, Travis & Laurie,
Travis & RaQuelle, Kristel & Aaron, Jenni & John, Guy & Kristin, Eric & Sherri:

What a great night!!! We had so much fun with everyone! Dancing was especially fun - and entertaining... Todd... Guy... I need Jenni's video... hehe. Thanks everyone for being part of a great memory! Ah ha! Here's the video. Nothing like a little "Baby Got Back":

100% Sober from Jenni G on Vimeo.

I asked Travis on the way home if he had fun dancing with me. He said, "I had fun...(big pause) making you happy." SO SWEET! Seriously, what a great night.
Before we took all the pins out, Travis took one last picture of my somewhat rumpled hair:

7 comments:

Mindy said...: Chad doesn't dance either so seeing that Travis did it just to make you happy and have a great time just makes me want to cry in happiness for you. It's so sweet.
You girls all look hot too. :); January 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Pam Emmons said...: I was hoping you would post some pictures. Glad you had fun... I know we had fun at ours. And I think it was only the second time Pete danced with me...in 9 years!; January 28, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Iris said...: How fun! Looks like it was a memorable and enjoyable evening. And yes, I too am glad that Travis indulged you. A girl needs a little indulging once in a while :); January 28, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Anonymous said...: YOU LOOK AMAZING!! I hope you are proud of yourself-your should be! You don't even look like you just had a baby 4 months ago. LOVE the dress! Tim have NEVER danced with, not even @ our wedding... I'm so glad your night was wonderful!!!! LOVE YOU; January 29, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Anonymous said...: AHHHHHH!!!!!
Youth, romance, food, glitter, soft lights, (toothpaste!?!...tee hee), and yes even dancing. All enough to keep you reminiscing and smiling for a while. And at the end of the evening a relief to take your shoes off.; January 29, 2009 at 6:41 PM
RaQuelle Willey said...: You really looked stunning at the ball! That was a lot of fun, great memories. p.s. your husband is awesome for being a good sport and dancing with ya the whole time.; February 2, 2009 at 2:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Travis got his LOVE of dancing from his dad:) The only time Ben danced a lot with me was when we were called as our stake dance directors in Milwaukie(OR).
You both look stunning in your formal wear. Your hair is great Laurie, I'm impressed.; February 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM

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About Laurie

I met Travis in Institute at Oregon State University in 2001 and we were married Aug 2002. We have 3 boys, Avery, Carson and Emmett. I love photography and run a business, Laurie Marie Photography. We live in Salem, OR where we love to enjoy all the green and hike the waterfalls or head out to the coast. I love nature and feel like I can't get enough of its beauty. Going to the dunes has always been a favorite where I get nature and driving fast on a quad or in a sandrail! I'm also a scuba diver now and always so excited to explore this new area of the outdoors and new opportunities to create beautiful pictures. I'm an avid reader and love book club.

About Avery

Avery was born in Dec 2004 and is now 7 and almost a 2st grader. He loves being a big brother to Carson and Emmett.
When he grows up Avery still wants to be a dentist. He's still big on science and loves watching any and all science or nature related shows. He's always had a love for money (think Mr. Krabs on Spongebob or Scrooge McDuck) and now his new fascination is with gold. He has his own gold pan and has received some pay dirt but really wants to get out and pan or dredge for gold. He loves swimming lessons and has no fear at all of the water (all the more reason we need him to learn to swim well) and tells me he's made for swimming.
Avery continues to be off the chart tall, and while he's not as skinny as he used to be, he's still skinny.

Avery tells me what he loves: playing in the water, swimming and diving, playing outside, going in the dry creek with friends, making forts out of pillows, going on hikes especially to waterfalls, everything science especially finding bugs and doing experiments and watching science shows and going to OMSI, watching the fish in our aquarium, riding my bike and playing in the snow, I want to find gold, going to the beach and seeing the tide pools and playing in the sand.

About Carson

Carson was born in March of 2007 and is now 5 years old.
He loves his brothers and doing whatever his brothers are doing. Carson is still an incredible puzzler and loves doing them on a regular basis. He also loves swimming lessons but has a lot more respect for the water and is reserved. He's still a picky eater but loves fruits, vegetables, chicken nuggets, nachos or any type of "nacho" soup, pb&j and that's about it. At least he loves fruits and vegetables! Carson's new obsession is Star Wars. He just can't get enough. Carson has had the best of best friends in Theo for almost two years now and they remain thick as thieves. They've gone to school together and Carson's favorite day has been Mondays when they get to take turns going to each others' homes to play for the day after school. This fall they'll start Kindergarten at separate schools, but we're keeping play dates. Carson is still tall, but not off the chart like his brothers.

Carson tells me what he loves: going on hikes, doing bike races with my brothers, going to the end of the creek, playing with Star Wars Legos, playing with Theo, OMSI, playing with my brothers, getting fish for our aquarium, swimming lessons, going to the beach and seeing the tide pools and playing in the sand and running in the surf, watching tv, and music.

About Emmett

Emmett was born in September of 2008 and is now almost 4 years old.
Emmett is still Mr. Mischief but at least he's not the run-away escape artist he used to be. He loves to pretend to be different animals, but especially a cat and curl up in your lap. After a rough start Emmett loves getting to have his turn at preschool. He's still a go go go kind of boy, but really likes to be with Mom or Dad. Especially Dad. Emmett continues to be off the chart tall, but while he's skinny he still has more breadth than Avery.

Emmett tells me what he loves: You and me shopping, getting married with you (um , married to Daddy bud, but I love you!), watching tv with you, sitting next to you, riding my bike, going to the beach and seeing the tide pools, playing with toys, building forts, picking flowers for you, when I'm a grown up I'll scuba dive with Dad, going to the movie theater with you, going hiking, Grandma and Grandpa Benjamin coming over. -My sweet Emmett, he's so much mischief, but so much love!