As I mentioned yesterday, my husband’s birthday is coming up. Because he loves Irish stuff, and St. Pat’s tends to be a holiday he and his friends get excited about, I thought it would be a good time to throw a surprise party. A guy night to drink beer and play video games. Adrianna’s husband happens to be one of those friends and helped gather the guys and handle the assembly and networking of three televisions and three XBoxes. I worked out the food and location prep.
Preparing for the party? Well, I did put some effort in. But it was totally relaaaaaxed effort. Because it’s a party for boys. Boys… who still think pizza delivered in a box is awesome. So I figured if it didn’t look like there would be enough to eat or I didn’t make things they particularly wanted to eat, no worries. I have the number for Pizza Hut. House a mess? No worries. Boys (most of them) don’t care. Decorations? Don’t care. Theme? Pizza and beer is a theme, right? Seriously, so easy to please. As an example of what I am working with: their character names for the game they were playing included “La Fartiste” and “turdlicker.” Really, the most important part of my preparation for this party was the beverage supply.
But I had to do sooooomething for the St. Pat’s birthday theme. It must be a form of OCD. I. must. have. a. theme.
So I made signs.
Happy Belated Birthday! You’re so funny Susan… totally laughing the entire time I read it. I then called Ken over to read it as well (who’s playing Madden football at the time and rolled his eyes at the thought of having to leave his spot) and he chuckled, said that’s about right, wish I could have been there… and then quickly resumed said spot on couch. Miss you guys! Have fun in Germany. Give some kisses to the Byrnes from us. Not the before mentioned Irish type kiss though… Just a “Hey we miss you friend” type of kiss. Lots of love from VA.
So sweet… he’s a lucky man!
I luv the door sign, too cute. 3 xboxs, 3 tvs, yep he was a happy chap! Nice work.
What creative decorations! I am wondering, where did you get that chair that your little one is using to wash dishes. Mine also loves to wash at the sink, but has fallen off chairs and stools more times than I would like to admit!
It’s a “Learning Tower”. It’s great for all kinds of kitchen helpfulness and also for play like a fort when you throw fabric over it. Very stable for play. I got it online, there are lots of sellers for it, but also check Craigs List if you’re inclined– they seem to last forever and so they’re around for passing on. I have a few friends who have gotten them that way. Susan
He’s a lucky guy. Sounds like you did an awesome job. And now I think I have an idea for my husband’s birthday. And some suggestions for character names for him too. Sigh.