The Watch Party

Last night, J and I had the opportunity to attend Dave Spence's watch party held in a ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in St. Louis.  Our friend's, the Demko's, had invited us to a meet and greet with him last month (I sadly could not attend due to obligations with work). J was very impressed with Dave, as well as my in laws.  Denise and Jerry made a contribution to his campaign, which got them invited to the watch party and hence we came with them  

Let me back the train up....Dave Spence was the Republican nomination running against the in cumbant Jay Nixon for Governor of Missouri.  He donated 6 million of his own money to run for office. He is a family man and even has a daughter named Paige!  One of his daughters is a freshman at Bama...but I didn't hold that against him. He is a small business owner who had success.  He is not a "in your face" type of person and I quite like what he had to say. That is nether here nor there now that the election is over. Dave did not win, but was humble and gracious in his defeat. 

I have never been to a watch party, but it pretty much consisted of sitting or standing around, waiting.  There were 2 big projections broadcasting dfferent television stations as the polls were coming in.  There were reporters from the major networks broadcasting from our watch party. Denise and Rick managed (on purpose) to walk by during a broadcast to be on TV :)   There were appetizers and an open bar.  It was a lot of fun...until the results came in. 

I decided last night, I think I really could get used to being a part of the political scene, be it on a committee or a wife of a senator! I really forgot how much I love being a part of the community and working on something I find passion in.  I really am cut out logistically to be an event organizer....and I look good and can dress the part.  Some of my favorite pictures of the night.

enjoying the evening.....and my husband all dressed up



Jessica and myself.....decked out in Republican Red