For you parents out there who have kids in school, I'm sure you've all attended a fundraiser...or 2! This past weekend found us at the White Eagle in Niles for our son's money raiser. White Eagle banquet hall really packs the crowds in - our wonderful room was smack in the middle of a Resurrection Health dance - random, right?, and a true White Wedding - complete with photo staging area and the macarena blasting in the background...oh, don't worry, the macarena creeped over to our event at around 11:30! 

So here are my top three observations from the night: 

1. Before dancing to the macarena, make sure the lights are low.

2. Don't talk yourself into bidding on a big piece of jewelry that, after winning and putting on, is referred to as the milk dud necklace for the rest of the evening.

3. While helping to close out the silent auction tables, don't get in the middle of last minute bidding wars - ladies, I know it's a one-of-a-kind afghan, but come on now.

Good times.