Life Day Party 2018

It’s that time of year again!

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Beautiful decorating!

As always, it’s not a Chicago Force Party without FOOD!

 

And now this is the part of the party when we talk.

And what’s this?

It’s stealing, I mean, swapping gift time!

Life Day Party would be uncomplete without a game where we make terrible jokes. This year’s game of choice, Joking Hazard.

Life Day Party 2017

Another year, another fantastic Life Day Party!

Thanks to our hosts Josh and April for welcoming this motley crew into your home once again.

First off, a little yummy food prep was n store.

Time to eat!

And then, the dark side descends.

And how could we not have a party without a TON of talking…

And of course there was our annual gift exchange, but first a little something for the kids.

And now, the STEALING OF GIFTS!

And to end the night.

 

Life Day 2016 Recap

Another great Life Day party was hosted by Josh and April.

First, the food:


Now the posing and talking:


Next the gift giving:


And we end the night:

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Life Day Party Invite 2016

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It’s time for the annual Chicago Force Life Day party! Dinner will be pot-luck as usual so if you’re able to join us please indicate on Facebook what you’ll be bringing. We’ll also be doing a gift exchange/swap as we do every year ($25 minimum). Kids are absolutely welcome and if there’s snow there will absolutely be sledding. This is a great time every year so we can’t wait to see everyone. For the address in Downers Grove please contact Joshua Schschulte.

Book club will be taking place beforehand at the Stechschulte house at 4:30 and the book is Rogue One: Catalyst.

Life Day Party 2015

We eat some great food, watched Episodes 4 through 6, watched a great Carrie Fisher interview, opened gifts, stole gifts, and talked a lot. Another great Life Day for us.

Life Day Party

It’s time for the annual Chicago Force Life Day party at Joshua Stechschulte’s in Downers Grove! Dinner will be pot-luck as usual. We’ll also be doing a gift exchange/swap as we do every year ($25 minimum). Kids are absolutely welcome and if there’s snow there will absolutely be sledding This is a great time every year so we can’t wait to see everyone. Contact Joshua for the address.

Book club will be taking place beforehand at our house at 4:30 and the book will be Star Wars: A New Hope The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy by Alexandra Bracken!

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Life Day 2014

Mark helps Dan "fluff the beef"

Mark helps Dan “fluff the beef”

Smile

Smile

Prep time

Prep time

Mmmmm.

Mmmmm.

The Yummies appear

The Yummies appear

To Trade or Not to Trade, that is the question

To Trade or Not to Trade, that is the question

Another successful gift exchange

Another successful gift exchange

Dan enjoys his new stormtrooper while Maeve looks on

Dan enjoys his new stormtrooper while Maeve looks on

The toys are added to the toy drive pile.

The toys are added to the toy drive pile.

Tom prepares to raid Josh's collection

Tom prepares to raid Josh’s collection

Life Day Party 2014

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It’s time for the annual Chicago Force Life Day party! Dinner will be pot-luck as usual so if you’re able to join us please visit our Facebook page and  indicate in the comments section below what you’ll be bringing. We’ll also be doing a gift exchange/swap as we do every year ($25 minimum). Kids are absolutely welcome and if there’s snow there will absolutely be sledding  For the address in Downers Grove please PM Joshua.

Book club will be taking place beforehand at our house at 4:30 and the book will be Tarkin!

Also, there is again a toy drive so please bring a toy to donate!

Life Day 2013 Pictures

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.

Dan prepares to "fluff the beef"

Dan prepares to “fluff the beef”

Tie Fighter Crescent Rolls are ready for the oven.

Tie Fighter Crescent Rolls are ready for the oven.

Commence fluffing of the beef.

Commence fluffing of the beef.

Of course, everyone ended up in the kitchen.

Of course, everyone ended up in the kitchen.

Lencho was looking at the pretty pictures.

Lencho was looking at the pretty pictures.

Fresh from the oven! Yum!

Fresh from the oven! Yum!

A cute elf stopped by.

A cute elf stopped by.

Oooooooh!

Oooooooh!

Hmmm...what to eat first?

Hmmm…what to eat first?

I'm sure the beef will be ready sometime....

I’m sure the beef will be ready sometime….

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy...until next year.

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy…until next year.

All smiles at the holiday part.

All smiles at the holiday part.

Children gathered, presents gathered, time for the gift exchange.

Children gathered, presents gathered, time for the gift exchange.

Lucky number 7! Last to pick for the gift exchange.

Lucky number 7! Last to pick for the gift exchange.

Surprise! It's a Star Wars gift!

Surprise! It’s a Star Wars gift!

Another Star Wars gift.

Another Star Wars gift.

The unwrapping continues...

The unwrapping continues…

More gift exchange fun.

More gift exchange fun.

Wampa Claw!

Wampa Claw!

The carnage of the Wampa Claw continues.

The carnage of the Wampa Claw continues.

You do not want to be riding a tauntaun tonight.

You do not want to be riding a tauntaun tonight.

Another steal in the gift exchange, it pays to draw the last number.

Another steal in the gift exchange, it pays to draw the last number.