Saturday Surprise!

Okay, I know I told ya'll I was having Couples Bunko on Saturday night. That was a lie. We were really having a surprise birthday party for my BFF's hubby. And he reads my blog so...

He was totally surprised! I mean we thought for sure he would know what was going on as soon as he saw the big tents in my front yard, but he asked Dre if we were playing Bunko outside!! I don't think he figured it was all for him until we said Surprise!

And with the exception of a small rain delay, thankfully everything DID go smoothly. No drama!Dre, Beck & I had everything set-up before the rain, so all Beck & I had to do after was dry everything off & decorate! And for the most part, Dre's dad was in charge of the food table.

My friends & I are very theme-oriented people! All elements of our parties, from the invitations, to the decorations & food (& sometimes even our outfits) carry out our chosen theme. This party was no different.

This party's theme was Boots, BBQ & Beer. So we had BBQ, ribs & chicken, baked beans, cole slaw, hash brown casserole, chips & pickles! The food table...

On the appetizer table, we had Redneck Caviar with Scoops, dry-roasted peanuts, beef jerky & M&Ms. And of course we had sweet tea, beer & Boone's! (We also had real wine too!)

Don't you love the cakes? My SIL made them & Dre's mom made homemade brownies!
Oh & the color scheme was red & black. Coincidence? No way. Go DAWGS!

Here's a shot of the birthday boy & his family getting ready to blow out those candles! How cute are they? The children left with Nana shortly after.

Mingling on the porch, waiting for the guest of honor to arrive.

That would be me rockin' some cowboy boots & a cowboy hat! Themed outfit, of course! I should have taken a before & after picture of my hair! Before it was curly & cute, after 5 minutes in post-rain humidity it was straight as a stick & not too cute.

See.

Can you tell I'd had a few cocktails at this point? Good picture of Retsie though.

More mingling. Remember this is the closest thing to a scrapbook I've got going on!

This was the musical entertainment. Isn't he a cutie? He's the Asst. Pro at the Club & a recent Auburn grad, but we won't hold that against him.

And since my friends LOVE (read with sarcasm) for me to put their pictures on my blog, here's a few for your viewing pleasure.
Semi-Slacker Mom & 2 of her oldest friends

Bunko Babes & Booze,

which may or may not include Boone's, beer & Pink Panty Pull-Downs!
While the girls enjoyed some singing along with Grey & a little reminiscing, the guys enjoyed playing Retro's new favorite game, Corn Hole. Obviously Mr. Tommy Bahama doesn't share my affection of themed outfits. And finally, in honor of Not Me Monday, I DID NOT have one too many cocktails & decide to decorate the birthday boy with Redi-Whip!

Nor did I have my favorite pair of "vintage" J.Crew jeans made into a skirt to wear to the party!

The children were spending the night with Babsy & Poppa & ya'll know I deserved to have one too many cocktails! I haven't had that much fun in quite a while!!!

Happy Birthday John & thanks for turning 30!

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