...the latest updates from Kroeger Schloss
(Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Capsaicin & Calcium Carbonate - the Kroeger Schloss Chili Cook-Off is back! Come One! Come All! To the second annual Kroeger Schloss Chili Cook-Off! Thanks to some better advanced-planning this year, we'll hold the chili cook-off when it's still a bit chilly out! Do you have a family recipe that's the best in town? Is your chili spicier than a 3-Alarm fire? Is your culinary creativity the stuff of legends? Join us on SATURDAY MARCH 18TH to find out! Click here to RSVP |
(Sunday, November 22nd, 2022)
Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party 2022 'Tis the season for Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Christmas pajamas, seasonal onesies, even Ugly Christmas Suits! That means it's also time for the annual Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party. As always, a crowd vote will decide the award the for the best Christmas attire. Bring the whole family on Saturday, December 10th. We'll provide food & drink and will get started at around 6:00 pm. Don't forget your White Elephant Gift - the gift exchange will start at 7:30 pm. Click here for more details and to RSVP. |

(Saturday, March 5th, 2022 (Wow! It's been a minute, eh?)
Come One! Come All! To the first annual Kroeger Schloss Chili Cook-Off
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors. Before summer comes and the heat chases everyone inside, join us in the front yard for an old-fashioned chili cook-off! Do you have a family recipe that's the best in town? Is your chili spicier than a 3-Alarm fire? Is your culinary creativity the stuff of legends? If so, let your ingredients do the talking and your friends and neighbors will decide whose is the best. Prizes will be awarded in three categories and the public will judge the best in show. Entries are $5 each and attendance is free.
Click here for more details and to RSVP.
Come One! Come All! To the first annual Kroeger Schloss Chili Cook-Off
Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors. Before summer comes and the heat chases everyone inside, join us in the front yard for an old-fashioned chili cook-off! Do you have a family recipe that's the best in town? Is your chili spicier than a 3-Alarm fire? Is your culinary creativity the stuff of legends? If so, let your ingredients do the talking and your friends and neighbors will decide whose is the best. Prizes will be awarded in three categories and the public will judge the best in show. Entries are $5 each and attendance is free.
Click here for more details and to RSVP.

Monday, November 25th through Sunday, December 1st
Holiday Gift Idea - CUSTOM CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN HATS!
Due to popular demand, I'm making my custom Camelback Mountain hat available for the holiday season. In order to increase the odds that the hats are available for Christmas, I'm collecting orders for ONE WEEK ONLY! - until Sunday, December 1st. The hats are adjustable one-size-fits-all mesh-back trucker hats. They're available in a wide variety of colors. They're $30 each which includes shipping to me in Phoenix. If you'll not be able to pick them up or meet me in person, we'll have to discuss additional shipping costs to get your hat(s) to you.
Click here to learn more and to place your order.
Holiday Gift Idea - CUSTOM CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN HATS!
Due to popular demand, I'm making my custom Camelback Mountain hat available for the holiday season. In order to increase the odds that the hats are available for Christmas, I'm collecting orders for ONE WEEK ONLY! - until Sunday, December 1st. The hats are adjustable one-size-fits-all mesh-back trucker hats. They're available in a wide variety of colors. They're $30 each which includes shipping to me in Phoenix. If you'll not be able to pick them up or meet me in person, we'll have to discuss additional shipping costs to get your hat(s) to you.
Click here to learn more and to place your order.

Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party 2019!
Thanksgiving is a little late this year, so we are being shorted one holiday weekend before Christmas. Worry not, though, because the Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party is happening nonetheless! Eat your turkey on Thursday and enjoy the rest of the weekend, but be in the Christmas Spirit the next week for the Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party on Saturday, December 7th.
Food and drink will be provided, but there's always room for more so feel free to bring your favorite festive libation. Kids are welcome, but childcare isn't provided - so bring the littles at your own risk!
The party will start at around 6:00. Bring a gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange at 7:30 and come ready to party! Click here to RSVP.
Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party 2019!
Thanksgiving is a little late this year, so we are being shorted one holiday weekend before Christmas. Worry not, though, because the Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party is happening nonetheless! Eat your turkey on Thursday and enjoy the rest of the weekend, but be in the Christmas Spirit the next week for the Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party on Saturday, December 7th.
Food and drink will be provided, but there's always room for more so feel free to bring your favorite festive libation. Kids are welcome, but childcare isn't provided - so bring the littles at your own risk!
The party will start at around 6:00. Bring a gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange at 7:30 and come ready to party! Click here to RSVP.

Friday, December 28th, 2018
Carson's 5th Birthday Party!
Carson is TRANSFORMING into a 5 year old and he would love for all of his friends to join him to celebrate! The party will be on Saturday, January 19th from 1:30 to 3:15pm. We'll be at the Pump It Up in Tempe.
Click here to learn more and to RSVP
Carson's 5th Birthday Party!
Carson is TRANSFORMING into a 5 year old and he would love for all of his friends to join him to celebrate! The party will be on Saturday, January 19th from 1:30 to 3:15pm. We'll be at the Pump It Up in Tempe.
Click here to learn more and to RSVP
Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
Kroeger Schloss Christmas Party 2018! Put on your Christmas Best and come on over to Kroeger Schloss! Whether that's an ugly sweater, a 3-piece suit, or anything in-between all are welcome! As always, we'll have food and drink available, but you can feel free to bring your own as well. Kids are welcome, but childcare isn't provided - so bring the littles at your own risk! The party will start at around 6:00. Bring a gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange at 8:00 and come ready to party! Click here to RSVP. |

Saturday, September 22nd, 2018
!DOS FIESTAS!
What's better than celebrating Quinn's 2nd birthday? That's right! Celebrating Quinn's 2nd birthday followed immediately by a Margarita Party! Click here for more details and to let us know if you'll make it!
!DOS FIESTAS!
What's better than celebrating Quinn's 2nd birthday? That's right! Celebrating Quinn's 2nd birthday followed immediately by a Margarita Party! Click here for more details and to let us know if you'll make it!

Friday, December th, 2017
CARSON'S 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Before you ring in the new year on your calendars, ring in a new year for Carson at his 4th Birthday Party! We'll be celebrating in the Birthday Car at Scottsdale's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on Saturday, December 31st from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
CARSON'S 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Before you ring in the new year on your calendars, ring in a new year for Carson at his 4th Birthday Party! We'll be celebrating in the Birthday Car at Scottsdale's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on Saturday, December 31st from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Click here to learn more and RSVP.
Thursday, November 16th, 2017
THE KROEGER SCHLOSS UGLY CHRISTMAS PARTY IS HERE! It's time once again to break out your ugliest Christmas attire and head on over to the annual Kroeger Schloss Ugly Christmas Party! The party will get started at about 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 9th. Don't forget to bring a gift for the White Elephant Gift Exchange at 8:00 and wear your ugliest Christmas gear for a chance to win first prize! Click here to learn more and RSVP. |
Saturday, October 21st, 2017
PHOTO REEL FROM QUINN'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY Thank you to everyone who came out and made Quinn's 1st Birthday Party so much fun! There were some great photos taken and you can view them all by clicking here. If you have any shots you took yourself, please email them to us so we can add them to the album! |
Saturday, October 14th, 2017
A WILD ONE! QUINN'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY Little Quinn is turning one, so come join us and have some fun! Click the link above to RSVP for Quinn's party at Kroeger Schloss on Saturday, October 14th. After the big event, we'll also post a photo reel so be sure to check back soon! |
Sunday December 6th, 2015
UGLY CHRISTMAS PARTY PHOTO REEL Thanks to everyone who came out to this year's Ugly Christmas Party. We had a great time and we hope you all did too! The photos are up and available for your viewing delight. Click on the link above to view the gallery. If you would like any of the images sent to you in a full resolution format, use the Contact page to let us know and we'll get it to you. Be sure to provide your email address |

Saturday November 14th, 2015
UGLY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015
Ugly Christmas Sweaters have made way for Christmas Pajamas and, now, this year's trend is Ugly Christmas Suits! At Kroeger Schloss, we're lovers of all ugly Christmas trends, so break out your sweaters, or PJs, or suits and join us at Kroeger Schloss for our annual Christmas Party. Fun will be had by all, so click here to learn more and to RSVP!
UGLY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015
Ugly Christmas Sweaters have made way for Christmas Pajamas and, now, this year's trend is Ugly Christmas Suits! At Kroeger Schloss, we're lovers of all ugly Christmas trends, so break out your sweaters, or PJs, or suits and join us at Kroeger Schloss for our annual Christmas Party. Fun will be had by all, so click here to learn more and to RSVP!

Sunday October 18th, 2015
AN ACCOMPLISHMENT 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Over 15 years ago, Matt graduated from Fordham University having earned a degree in Visual Art with a concentration in Graphic Design. As everyone would rightly assume, this degree led to a career in Life Insurance. Obviously. However, the arrival of a shuffleboard table last Christmas brought with it an opportunity to dust of those expensive, EXPENSIVE, lessons learned. Click the title above or the image here to find out how.
AN ACCOMPLISHMENT 15 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Over 15 years ago, Matt graduated from Fordham University having earned a degree in Visual Art with a concentration in Graphic Design. As everyone would rightly assume, this degree led to a career in Life Insurance. Obviously. However, the arrival of a shuffleboard table last Christmas brought with it an opportunity to dust of those expensive, EXPENSIVE, lessons learned. Click the title above or the image here to find out how.

Tuesday December 16th, 2014
CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY PHOTO REEL
Thanks to everyone who came out to this year's Christmas Pajama / Ugly Sweater Party. We had a great time and we hope you all did too! The photos are up and available for your viewing delight. Click on the link above to view the gallery. If you would like any of the images sent to you in a full resolution format, use the Contact page to let us know. Be sure to provide your email address and we'll shoot it right over!
CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY PHOTO REEL
Thanks to everyone who came out to this year's Christmas Pajama / Ugly Sweater Party. We had a great time and we hope you all did too! The photos are up and available for your viewing delight. Click on the link above to view the gallery. If you would like any of the images sent to you in a full resolution format, use the Contact page to let us know. Be sure to provide your email address and we'll shoot it right over!

Thursday November 20th, 2014
CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY
It's that time of year again. The time to stare doe-eyed at the calendar in shocked amazement as each and every waking moment of free time is rapidly consumed and blocked off. Work parties, crowded malls, Christmas decorations... the demands on your time are seemingly endless. Thankfully, it's also time for the annual Kroeger Scholss Christmas Party! Finally, something during the holiday season that you WANT to do!
CHRISTMAS PAJAMA PARTY
It's that time of year again. The time to stare doe-eyed at the calendar in shocked amazement as each and every waking moment of free time is rapidly consumed and blocked off. Work parties, crowded malls, Christmas decorations... the demands on your time are seemingly endless. Thankfully, it's also time for the annual Kroeger Scholss Christmas Party! Finally, something during the holiday season that you WANT to do!

Friday November 14th, 2014
VOTE FOR CARSON!
Carson has been entered to be the next Gerber baby and he needs your votes to win. Click on his picture to the left or head over to the Events pages for all the details.
VOTE FOR CARSON!
Carson has been entered to be the next Gerber baby and he needs your votes to win. Click on his picture to the left or head over to the Events pages for all the details.
Wednesday November 12th, 2014
Hey look! We have a website and we're both so excited about it! Actually, to be truthful, Matt had the idea to have people RSVP this year for our Christmas party via a website and the project kinda snowballed into what you see here. Kelly thinks he's ridiculous and that the scope of this site is complete overkill. The fact of the matter is that as of now, we don't even know if this site will have the capabilities to accept your RSVPs to our party on it. We do, however, know the complete history of our house (see the About page). Well... yeah. There's that.
Hey look! We have a website and we're both so excited about it! Actually, to be truthful, Matt had the idea to have people RSVP this year for our Christmas party via a website and the project kinda snowballed into what you see here. Kelly thinks he's ridiculous and that the scope of this site is complete overkill. The fact of the matter is that as of now, we don't even know if this site will have the capabilities to accept your RSVPs to our party on it. We do, however, know the complete history of our house (see the About page). Well... yeah. There's that.