Union Ward Chili Contest

Our Union Ward, in the Kennewick East Stake, had their annual Chili Contest where the women and men in the ward cook their best chili and the judges try them all. It was so much fun and we had a good turn out. I ended up grabbing the camera while running out the door and I'm glad that I did. There were some great pictures taken.

Unfortunately I didn't realize until after the cooking of my chili that my recipe was actually a baked bean recipe. Yeah... I'm so smart and intellegent! I was raving about my reciepe and then that happened... definately humbled. :) That was one of my very bad blonde moments.

This should tell you how amazingly fun this night was!

There were two really long tables full of chili bowls, rolls, and baked potatoes with toppings... it was SOOOOO good. I really like the spicy chili made by Molly. It was delicious and warmed you from the inside out.

These three were the Judges of the Chili Contest! It was very good. During the night, Bishop LaDow (in the middle) had to start fanning himself... I think he tasted Molly's chili and wasn't expecting the intense heat! It was so funny. His face was really red and it looked like he needed an entire jug of ice water to recover from it.

Here were the winners of the night! We each were knighted with the spatula and our own winning category. Cheese! Can you see that the McMann baby right behind me has a good grip on my hair. It was funny trying to stand up and walk away....

Here are some photos of the families and friends that came for the Chili Feed.

Andrea Smithee and Sister

Molly and her daughter, Kate.

I love this photo of Aaron Mackey in his pajamas. He is a very sweet and adorable little boy.

Me! Andrea and Brielle Smithee.

Brother and Sister Noble! She is the most amazing Relief Society President! I love her!

This is Brother and Sister Marrott. Brother Marrott is the 1st Counselor in the Bishopric and Sister Marrott is an AMAZING teacher in Relief Society. I always take so many notes during her lessons.

This was Andrea holding Serah (new baby in the ward who is so sweet and who is never held at the church by her mom because we are constantly begging to hold her) with Brielle trying to pick up and hold Serah by herself! It was funny.