We celebrated Pierce's 21st birthday a few weeks ago - a bit by early the calendar but his actual birthday fell on a weekday and he was away at school. Each year, we choose a different theme. Over the years, we have hosted pool parties at the local gym, camp outs in the back fields, go-cart racing, paint ball and laser tag adventures, etc.
Sadly (for me), Pierce declared several years back that he was "too old" for me to be throwing themed birthday parties for him. But this year was different it seems. Pierce was very excited to be turning 21 and actually requested that I host a big birthday bash!
After much brainstorming, we decided to host a Halloween costume party. His costume was an army private and I decided to be a "go-go" dancer. The above photo was taken at the end of the evening - notice the dazed look on my face - I was exhausted!
To keep the party fairly simple and make it family friendly, we began the party in the early afternoon. Lots of fun, dancing, laughter and merriment ensued. I always use a tried and true "formula" for the food and drinks: I serve 2 hot items, 2 cold items, 2 "nibbles", 2 desserts and 2 beverages for every 50 people attending. Double the number of items for 100, Triple for 150, etc.
To keep the party fairly simple and make it family friendly, we began the party in the early afternoon. Lots of fun, dancing, laughter and merriment ensued. I always use a tried and true "formula" for the food and drinks: I serve 2 hot items, 2 cold items, 2 "nibbles", 2 desserts and 2 beverages for every 50 people attending. Double the number of items for 100, Triple for 150, etc.
Our party menu consisted of the following:
Hot Items
Brats cooked in beer, sliced into 1 inch segments and served with toothpicks
Greenbacks - a traditional German appetizer of stuffed spinach leaves but I just throw into it all into a casserole dish, bake and serve with rye bread rounds
Cold Items
Ham Biscuits
Turkey Biscuits
Nibbles
Pretzels
Assorted Cheese Tray
Desserts
Black Forest Cake
Sugar, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Cookies
Beverages
Lime Sherbet Punch
Iced Tea
1 comment:
Well, there you are!! You make a pretty good go-go dancer (do your younger readers even know what that is?) I like your dress.
It seems like you've got entertaining down to a science, and I'll remember these guidelines if. I. ever. have. so. many. people over. I feel myself slowing down at the mere thought of it - terrifying!
Happy Birthday to Pierce!
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