So dang cute!
In the meantime, yesterday was spent working, having (another) new AC unit installed, and running to Trader Joe's, Kroger and to the drycleaner's to pick up the rug. OY! I also finished up some party stuff and had yet another productive day - woo! Around 7 we met Chris at 5 Seasons for a little get-Austin-out-of-the-house-birthday-drink, then a monsoon came and Austin decided nope, no movie, let's just go home. So we did! We had one more drink, played some pool, then Chris came over/I went to bed and that was the end! I think he had a great birthday, but of course the big celebration is Saturday! Here's a sneak peek of his party - this is the inspiration board I've been working from - I've been adding to it as napkins are printed, cups are made, etc.
Here's a close-up of the invites! I was really excited about these! I made them in InDesign and then my printer (through work) helped out on the job . Thanks, Liz! And I love this site, Crayon Crisis, where I got the idea from. Thanks again for letting me "borrow"!
In the meantime, yesterday was spent working, having (another) new AC unit installed, and running to Trader Joe's, Kroger and to the drycleaner's to pick up the rug. OY! I also finished up some party stuff and had yet another productive day - woo! Around 7 we met Chris at 5 Seasons for a little get-Austin-out-of-the-house-birthday-drink, then a monsoon came and Austin decided nope, no movie, let's just go home. So we did! We had one more drink, played some pool, then Chris came over/I went to bed and that was the end! I think he had a great birthday, but of course the big celebration is Saturday! Here's a sneak peek of his party - this is the inspiration board I've been working from - I've been adding to it as napkins are printed, cups are made, etc.
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Here's a close-up of the invites! I was really excited about these! I made them in InDesign and then my printer (through work) helped out on the job . Thanks, Liz! And I love this site, Crayon Crisis, where I got the idea from. Thanks again for letting me "borrow"!
Hope you like! I've had such a blast working on the theme, rentals, signs, music, linens, you name it! I think/hope it's going to be a blast! And, it will mark my first time cooking for 40+ people. Yes, you read that right! Hopefully i'll have some lessons learned following this party and a menu for how much food, alcohol, etc. you need for 40 - 45 peeps! I'm also super pumped to have so much help from my friends, to have a bartender on hand (one less thing to worry about), to have Chris/Phil playing acoustics AND to have Zach taking pictures!! eee - I hope Austin has the best 30th birthday!
And back to normal programming! I ended yesterday at 1,816 calories, 238 carbs, 41 fat grams and 65 protein grams. Here's what I ate. I'M SO READY FOR FRIDAY! (I'm also SO behind on blog reading - it's on my short list!)
Q: Have you ever hosted a party/cooked for lots 'o peeps? I've never done more than 20!
Q:Party planning: yay or nay? I love it - especially early on doing inspiration boards and deciding color palettes! hehe
