DHs Birthday Party

[awick14]

This year is DHs 30th Bday, and I want to do something different for him. I was thinking of having an outdoorsy party at our place. this is what I have so far.

The party will be on the 1st saturday of May. It should be nice enough for this to be outside. (If not I can host all these people in my place with no problems, so I do have a back up plan)
We will be grilling burgers and smokies with some easy appies.

That is it so far. lol. I was thinking of adding some games or something that can be done outdoors but I don`t want it to be lame, who know. I figure if the games are drinking games then they won`t be so bad. (Drinking games are a big thing in our group)

Please help me come up with non lame ideas.  And easy outdoor decorations ideas would be awesome as well. (Not a surprise party as DH is already aware of it.)

[awick14]

I am also going to make jello shooters and a few things like that. I don`t want to spend tons of money, I am trying to stay under $200. Not including the burgers and food, I already have most of the food and all the sides and appies will be brought as it will be a potluck style dinner. (I may get flamed for this but thats ok,this is the normal for our group of friends so it is a non issue.)

[MrsMB]

I like ole college try of tiki torches for outdoorsy events! They're fun outside.

String lights are nice too.

I usually have more ideas but I bet they're pretty cheesy! ha!

[elliemonster21]

I've recently been introduced to Cards Against Humanity. It is HYSTERICAL!

[spankswife]

I know a lot of people like cornhole.

What about beer pong?

Volleyball?

Don't forget music.

[grover]

Cards against humanity is always fun. Do you have a set of bags, or we used to have a game called horseballs (you had to throw a rope that had balls on it around PVC pipe)

[tacocat]

I like the tiki torches idea and string lights. I don't have any ideas for décor because that's probably as complicated as I would get.

As for games, what about corn hole or ladder golf(which sounds like the same thing grover mentioned).

It sounds like an awesome, laid back kind of party!

[MrsAggie]

H's 30th was last weekend! I had his family come into town as a surprise and he had a blast. If you get a good group of people together with good food and drink, it's guaranteed to be a good time! You could put out corn hole or a couple of other games but everyone will have fun regardless.

[grover]

tacocat horseballs and ladder golf are the same game

[tacocat]

Apr 11, 2014 13:53:28 GMT -5 grover said:

tacocat horseballs and ladder golf are the same game

I don't think I'll tell H the horseballs name because he would never stop calling it that.

[grover]

Apr 11, 2014 13:59:52 GMT -5 tacocat said:

Apr 11, 2014 13:53:28 GMT -5 grover said:

tacocat horseballs and ladder golf are the same game

I don't think I'll tell H the horseballs name because he would never stop calling it that.

LOL yeah. We were introduced to the game as horseballs, and even now knowing that I could call it ladder golf as a more appropriate name, I just cant. Horseballs stuck. LOL

[awick14]

Thanx everyone. My parents have ladder golf, so I can borrow that from them. I could get a hold of a beer pong table to that would be fun.

I have tons of clear string light that I could string up on the deck.

[awick14]

Apr 11, 2014 20:30:28 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

Can you do a bonfire, or get a stand alone firepit? (also a possible gift idea) That's always my favorite part of an outdoor party.

Everything else you have sounds great. My husband would be quite happy with it

I would love to do the fire thing but that's not possible where we live.

[melsamoony]

Bocci ball? My friends love that and also can jam?? I think that is what it is called lol.

[bk1]

I'm not sure what else to add... but it all sounds awesome

[luv2rn4fun]

Sounds like a great party awick14!!

[awick14]

Thanx ladies.

We have bocci but I'm not sure what the other game your talking about is. melsamoony

[melsamoony]

awick14 idk if I have the name right lol..:it is where you have trashcans w a slit in it and try to throw a frisbee into the can/the slot. You stand opposite your partner and they help slam the frisbee into the can. It is big w some of my friends.

[awick14]

Apr 12, 2014 13:03:23 GMT -5 melsamoony said:

awick14 idk if I have the name right lol..:it is where you have trashcans w a slit in it and try to throw a frisbee into the can/the slot. You stand opposite your partner and they help slam the frisbee into the can. It is big w some of my friends.

I have this game. I have no idea what it is called though. I will have to dig it out.

So many great ideas ladies. I have text a few friends the plans this morning and everyone that has gotten back to me is so excited.

I would like to find something to do that is a little different as a surprise for DH as he knows about the party. Any ideas on this?

[D2M]

Piñata! You can put mini (plastic) bottles of alcohol in there as treats. Candy always goes over well, too.

[awick14]

Apr 12, 2014 16:01:25 GMT -5 D2M said:

Piñata! You can put mini (plastic) bottles of alcohol in there as treats. Candy always goes over well, too.

This would be fun!