Recently we were given an amazing invitation to attend Hob Nobble Gobble, a charity event held inside Ford Field in Detroit. I have heard about this event for years, the entire football field is transformed into an indoor carnival, black-tie style. To say we were excited to be invited is an understatement BUT
I rarely do things like this, it’s a late night for the kids, a long drive, I have nothing to wear… there are a million excuses in my much-more-comfortable-at-home brain.
For once I said yes…
I wore more than just lipgloss and mascara, bought a dress I am still dreaming about and high-heeled it out of my comfort zone.
We won every prize because you couldn’t lose,
rode every ride we could talk the kids into,
tested out gravity (I skipped this one, flowing dress + steep incline = a no longer kid-friendly event),
drowned ourselves in sugar long past bedtime,
and smiled until cheeks hurt and eyelids fluttered.
On round 362 of rides, I felt that bittersweet flash of what life would be like if Hadley were here, how much she would love this too
but I closed my eyes and smiled because riding a roller coaster in an evening gown and 4 inch heels
is every little girls dream.
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Linking up for What I Wore Wednesday:
Me: Black evening gown- BCBG Crazy-high heels- Target
On the little ones: Head to toe Target
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
You look amazing!
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What a fun night out!
Your dress is stunning!
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Thanks Shell, I am already dying to wear it again. Too much for preschool drop off?
You are absolutely stunning. I would be jealous if I weren’t so in awe of you and your lovely family. It looks like it was a beautiful time.
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Awww, thank you so much, nice to get to show my kids off
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You look fabulous, all of you!! Great dress! I love dressing up, love it and miss it
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I love it too, honestly I underestimated how good it feels to get all dressed up for an evening.
You, your dress, your kids and your night out- all stunning and awesome. So glad you had fun!
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It was such a blast and the kids are still talking about it. Love making memories for them that they won\’t forget.
This looks like such fun! Your family looks amazing! What a great dress!
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That looks so fun!!!! Awesome dress! You looked beautiful!
Thank you, it was so much fun.
You guys look great! What a fun event. Good for you for stepping outside of your routine to give your family such a memorable time.
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You had my at high heels
Looks like an amazingly fun night!!
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First, you all look awesome! Second, I’ve heard great things about hob nobble gobble. A girl I worked with on the TEDxDetroit conference – her hubby is always in the parade & they take their kids every year. What a great night out! Sometimes it’s fun to break the bedtime rules. Trust me – I rarely do as well!
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It was amazing, truly one of those things that we would never get to do without an invite from a family member and totally worth breaking the bedtime rules for.
You all look gorgeous, and I bet baby Hadley was smiling down from heaven, enjoying you all enjoying yourselves! xoxo
Thanks so much Angie, that is exactly what I thought, that if she were watching us she would have wanted to see me happy.
Aww…you look amazing!!! Sounds like lots of fun!
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wow, look at you…hot mama!
what an awesome event…
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It was great, I\’m thinking there should be one for all of us bloggers. Wouldn\’t that be fun?
Oh my word what a stunning family. What an incredible time!!!! I need a close-up of those heels! xoxo
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I will mail them to you, I will NEVER walk in them again. I can do heels but they were way too high for a night on my feet with kids.
looks like you had a great time! your family is absolutely beautiful xxo
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Great pictures! I love that you had to wear black tie to the carnival.
The picture of Parker and Hubby in the glasses is adorable! And of course your dress was gorgeous.
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The glasses blink, which makes it hard to see or walk but they are really fun to wear
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You and your family look gorgeous!! What a fun night for all of you…one you’ll remember for a long time
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You looked amazing!
And good for you for saying YES! We should all say yes sometimes!
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Oh stunning you, stunning night. xo
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Looks like so much fun! You, and the family, were all gorgeous!!
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You look beautiful! What a fun night! And I’m sure your sweet angel was enjoying every bit of your fun and excitement with you.
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That looks like so much fun! You looked absolutely gorgeous in that dress!
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You really looked BEAUTIFUL!! What a lovely family too.It looked as though a great time was had by all,thank you so much for sharing this:)
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So amazing you got to attend that event – I’ve heard it’s a ton of fun! And you definitely deserve to have a fun night out once in awhile. Plus, we all need an excuse to dress up and not feel totally mom-like, right?
You all looked fabulous.
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It was great, definitely an amazing opportunity, it was great to be invited.
Wait…whoa…you live near Detroit????
I’m right across that nasty ditch in Canada.
I had no idea that you lived there.
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Oh we are totally meeting at the bring, start driving and I will too
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WoW! You look beautiful!! It certainly looks as though a great time was had by all! Its so much fun to play dress up sometimes even for us “BIG GIRLS”
Thank You for sharing this!
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Beautiful.
With smiles that can’t be beat.
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I would break a leg in high heels (and also be taller than Bill which he does not like since he chooses to believe he’s 5’10″ – shhhh…..)
Maybe I could pull off McKenna’s shoes though.
That strap looks sturdy!
p.s. You are all adorable. Cheers to 362 rides and a good night’s sleep afterward…
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Wow, what a fantastic evening and you all looked sooo great too!
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You look amazing!! Looks like it was a great night!!
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Your family is just stunning. I love your dress
Ryan’s holiday party this year is at the Gem and semi-formal, and I am having the hardest time finding something I like 
What an amazing event!
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I’m seriously jealous! I’ve always wanted to go to the Hob Nobble Gobble. It looks like you all had fun. Thank you for sharing.
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Me too! Was so excited to get an invite. So you must be in the area?
Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, weaned on the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade. I now work downtown and can see Ford Field from my office (if I walk to the opposite side of the building).
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How funny, I used to work downtown too. Years ago at DTE.
You look beautiful and it looks like you all had an amazing time!
You are hot!! Seriously look great. And who would ever think of going to a carnival all dressed up but it looks like so much fun!
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You & the entire family look gorgeous. Looks like a well deserved night of family fun!
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What a neat event!!
And you looked fabulous! A little jealous though… tried on a fancy-ish dress today and thought; “Wait a sec! I don’t have lumps THERE!!”
Oh yes I do.
Sigh.
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As a SAHM, it feels so good to dress up, doesn’t it?
Beautiful dress and Target… so awesome!
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I had plans to shop and shop for the kids outfits and ran in Target for something and knew I was not taking them in one more store. Thank goodness I found them cute stuff. McKenna\’s dress was $12!
~~You all Look Absolutley Fabulous
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Thanks so much!
You literally took my breath away with your gorgeousness.
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Oh you are too sweet. It was so nice to get dressed up for a change.
You look amazing! My body wouldn’t know what to do with a dress like that–it’s been so long.
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OMG, girl… you look AMAZING!!! MEEEEEEEEOW!
Sounds like a great night
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What a fun event – I am so glad you all got to go. Hadley is always with you – I agree with the comment that she was smiling to see you all so happy. And I agree with the comments that you all look great! Take care.
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