Birthday Party: Call the Hogs!

For Tom's birthday party, we once again planned the party around a Razorback game.  For adult birthday parties, planning around a game or activity is a simple way to get people together for some food and fun while not making it a strange "celebrate me" party for the birthday guy.

The cupcakes were red velvet to match the Razorback colors and also happened to be a favorite of Tom's!  Perfect!  We created these football toothpicks using a sheet of football stickers.

 The food was simple and easy - tailgate, football style.  Although it was a little strange to eat pork while watching the Hogs, the ribs were delicious and the bean dip is a new favorite.

Our good friend, Neyssa, of Neyssa Lee Photography captured the party in pictures and snapped a shot of our family (although Eli was sleeping) in our Razorback gear.  Go Hogs!

Inspiration Board: University of Washington

For a casual birthday dinner, a college team theme is perfect!  Inspiration comes in many ways - the inspiration for this party came from Husky tickets and yellow plates.  The hostess already had yellow plates and her husband was headed to the game the next day.  Lots of purple and gold!  

Whatever your inspiration - be creative!  And remember - it's all about the small things!