"Team Building"

For a couple of years, my boss has been talking about getting together as a department and doing something fun. He finally pinned down a date about a month ago and this weekend was the big hoopla. It was a lot of fun. Friday afternoon we went golfing as a department. The department really consists of two young girls just starting marriages and 3 middle aged men (I hope that isn't rude to say). Anyway, my boss also invited the CFO and they both brought their sons. I know not everyone enjoys golf as much as I do or as much as my boss does, but I had a really good time, and I beat everyone in my group. That always makes you feel good when usually I have the worst score. But considering I play with a scratch golfer most of the time, that is not surprising.
Anyway, Saturday night we had a BBQ at my boss' house. We were able to bring our spouses with us, and it turned out to be a lot of fun. It was great to get to spend some time with the people I work with in a social setting rather than a work setting. I really enjoyed hearing stories of what things were like for them years ago and a little more about what their temperaments are like. We had little starters before dinner and some nice conversation and then my boss grilled chicken and ribs and then we had dessert after. It was super tasty. I was so glad we were able to do the whole thing. I thought it might be awkward, but it was fantastic. I think even Scott enjoyed himself. He was extremely entertained by one of my co-workers. I hope we get to do it again!