STBE shopping

Kim and I went STBE shopping today and had a good time, as always. While picking out "sensible black shoes" for Mormon Missionary night, we both opted for the socks with sandals look. We decided that the socks and sandals look is something we would totally see on missionaries.

How was that ever a style?

Still no word on how we're going to get those copies of the Book of Mormon. If you have an extra one and come across this blog, do you want to send one our way?

Theme Night Spotlight: Mormon Missionaries

For the first time ever, we formed an STBE planning committee and had a planning meeting, which was really just an excuse to get together and have a few drinks.

Anyhoo, the goal was to choose the third theme night. Red Hat Ladies is a staple night, and White Trash legitimately won both polls, so we had to decide between what was left on the list. Except nothing really jumped out at us, so we decided to go all wild card.



We toyed with the notion of Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup night, but thought people would be confused and think we were witches. And also, that we'd be really hot.


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Then we thought Polygamist Mormons might be fun, but Ryan thought we didn't have enough people to make the whole sister-wife thing obvious.

So we ended up going with the next best thing: Mormon Missionaries!!! I want to first state that I have no problem with Mormon people; with the exception of one a-hole in high school, every Mormon I have met has been extremely nice. What many of us take issue with is the church's involvement in political issues, especially gay marriage. So this is all intended in good fun, we're not bashing Mormons here, OK?

We decided that we should all match, so here is your official checklist of items needed for Mormon Missionary night.

Short-sleeved white dress shirt.

These can be found at Walmart for about $9.

Black knee-length shorts. Actually, these are too long - they should hit just above the knee.

A cheap alternative can be found (once again) at Walmart for about $12.

Knee-high socks.

A black necktie.

What kind of Mormons would we be if we didn't have one of these?

Optional accessories:

Bike helmet.

Backpack.

Easy enough, right?

You can get a copy of the Book of Mormon for free by asking them to send you one, but you'll be on the  mailing list. Alternately, you can have it sent to someone you hate or to a vacant house nearby. Jessie suggested visiting the local temple and asking for a copy, Will found one in a hotel nightstand, or you can buy one for a few bucks on Amazon.

STBE theme nights and hotel are set!!!

We'll be staying at Biff's (The Plaza, for you non-Back to the Future fans).

And the theme nights are set.

Friday: White Trash

Saturday: Red Hat Ladies

Sunday: Mormon Missionaries

There are more announcements to come!!!