Monday, October 22, 2007

Larry Turns 30

Larry's birthday was Saturday night and I threw a big party for him at the house. I was planning on a "Frat Party" theme, with games and all, but the only elements of frat party that emerged was my new wood floors got thrown up on and two people passed out. Also, we had several companies represented that we work with and there was a lot of internal drama going on. Other than that, Larry had a great time, which is really all that matters.

I brought a caterer in, which I think was the best idea I've ever had. We had about 40 people there and I was able to relax between refereeing and not worry about cooking. I have to take a moment to describe the excellent spread. For starters, there were stuffed mushrooms, assorted quiche, shrimp cocktail, veggie crudites, and fresh fruit. For the dinner, salad with candied walnuts, blue cheese, cranberries and raspberry vinaigrette, smoky bbq ribs and grilled chicken, this amazing bow tie pasta with a cheesy sauce, green beans, red roasted potatoes and rolls. Then for dessert huge chocolate chunk cookies and to die for brownies. We have enough left overs to feed us for a month.

In keeping with the Frat theme, I did make Margarita jello shooters, which were really good.

Being that most of the guests have kids, the party had pretty much wound down by 12, and we were in bed by 2, which is a good thing, as I am getting old and just can't hang like I used too.

6 comments:

Chelle said...

Sounds like you guys had a blast! Larry is lucky to have such an awesome wife, but I'm sure he already knows that :)

Dixie said...

You had me at stuffed mushrooms! Am I invited to the next get together??

Anonymous said...

Happy 30th to Larry! The menu sounds great :) Can't believe the puke- eekk!!

tamblair said...

Okay, so how come you didn't feed me like that when I came over? Or make shooters? I am a little insulted. And you know a party is not a party without drama or headwounds.

tamblair said...

And homemade salsa. But there were no brownies. And we had that awesome margarita at Dan Marino's resteraunt. That was the best.

Rebecca said...

That sounds really GOOD! Happy Birthday to Larry!