Dirty 30 Club!

Game Day Baby...in so many ways at our house this weekend.  After a fun week of preparation, we were ready to celebrate the builder turning 30 (a little early but with home MU games in Sept. this was the free weekend) and MU Tiger Football kickoff. 

We welcomed A on Friday night.  So happy to have her in CoMO.  S, builder, and I all went out to Murrays, A's first taste of fried green peppers(they are to die for!).  We then headed home to finish all the fun details!  Builder of course cooking and us ladies working on all the details.  I so enjoy the preparation for a party!!

 Saturday morning could not have been more perfect...woke up to windows open and crisp morning air.  Quiet house....have I ever told you I love the peacefulness of a house in the morning.  The birds chirping, the sun coming up, the water making small ripples...and my coffee (I may have just aged myself with that tangent but its true!)  The high for the day was around 74, sun and a breeze all day.  The Tigers took the field at 11:30am and the party began.  Builder had the old big screen set up outside on the patio and we had all the tailgate chairs set up for all of us to enjoy the game.  It was just perfect!!  The food was a hit...the neighbor kids informed me, I have great taste!  Thank goodness for parents, they really helped out with the food.  Lunch was sandwiches, Gus' Pretzels w/cheese, taco dip, chicken fingers, fruit, chips.  We did a candy bar with cupcakes and brownies so we could snack all day!  The Tigers had a rough first half so it was perfect the food was so good.  Then things looked up in the 2nd half and we pulled off our first win of the season...MIZZOU RAH!  The party continued with lots of washers, laughs, paddle boat rides, fishing, football, and beer.  After a second beer run it was time for the fire, our friend Gordo was all over that.  The fun continued and builder decided it was time for grilling.  The smell from this grilling was fabulous and everyone became very hungry.  Meal #2 was under way....beef tenderloin, hot dogs for the kids, cheesy mashed potatoes, corn casserole ....the food was GONE FAST!  The air was crisp and it we were all soaking in the joys of fall weather.  Sitting around a fire with sweatshirts on was a great way to end the day.... We had 10+ hours of family, friends, and fun.