Hostess with the Mostess - Fall Fun

fergie did say it best right? 

why i adore planning a party, prepping for a party and hosting a party

 so much i will never be able to explain

it's my ideal creative outlet

showcasing special parts of the guest of honor

& bringing together loved ones

but what i do NOT know is why...

every time i have hosted a party at my home, something goes awry.

 wind blowing my table'scapes away

rain/misting out of nowhere

bees flocking to all the apple based drinks

leaving me a little flustered
can you say perfectionist?!

~ ~ ~

a few weeks ago i hosted a birthday party for my other half
he didn't want printed menus in frames or a signature drink
and of course he wasn't looking for a theme!

which is okayyyy
he wanted a simple get together with our friends and family
and that is just what he got!

 i however, was able to convince him 
that we could have a
 "fall fun day"
we had kan jam, corn hole, card games
a keg, a ton of HIS favorite foods and of course a signature drink!

YES,
i had to get my girly hands on this party just a little
with some center pieces 
(which will be getting reused for thanksgivings table'scape)
oh and some flowers too ;)

the birthday boys selected menu:
meatball & buffalo chicken sliders
quesadilla bar with all the fixins'
veggies & dip
spicy hummus & pretzel chips
homemade queso & chips
& of course lots of dessert!
cupcakes, mini cheesecakes & apple cake
(recipes coming soon)

here's some pics!