Last Sunday was Ryan's 30th birthday and we decided to host a backyard barbecue at our house. The yard has been a work in progress, so it was fun to showcase some of the updates we've recently made. The weather wasn't the best {though it wasn't raining like it did on Monday!} so we moved some of the festivities indoors. Overall, I thought it was a successful party...we had a blast...and I think everyone else did too!! ;)
Our dining room turned playroom turned multipurpose room was a hit. We served the food on our dining room table and the kids had a blast hanging out in the tent.
The buffet...I should have taken it with all the delicious food...there was homemade focaccia, pasta salad and tri tip...yum!
Of course, no party is complete without peonies and hydrangeas!
I repurposed the bar cart for outdoors...it was a great hub throughout the night. I especially loved the Prinstagram photos and star paper garland!
Me and the birthday boy!
Ryan and his sister...see the family resemblance? ;)
All the Schue siblings and significant others.
Backyard debauchery!
Ryan just built these stairs...they were a the best addition to the party!
The Radio Flyer Wagon was a HUGE hit! Seriously buy one this summer...kids of all ages were all over it!
Besties!
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Our market lights in their full glory!
Overall, it was the perfect way to ring in Ryan's 30's...and host a fun Memorial BBQ as well! ;)
One things for sure, I've got my work cut out for Ethan's birthday party. There will be a very similar vibe since it will be 4th of July weekend...but I'm hoping to incorporate some fun kid activities as well!
xo natasha
Looks like a great party! I wish I, my husband, or Noahhad a summer birthday so I could throw something like this! Winter birthday parties are tough! I want to get a blabla doll... Is Ethan's the small or large size?
ReplyDeleteIt's the cotton version, which I believe only comes in one size! :)
DeleteWhat a great party :)
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Love summer birthdays!!! Great job!
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Looks like a great party! I also got the wagon for A for her bday but decided to hold off since she's still happy going for stroller rides around the neighborhood, which I thought would be easier in my back since we have some hills lol (selfish mommy!!!) looks like I should spoil her ;).
ReplyDeleteLove all the details, Ethan's party will be fab!
DeleteIt looks like such a fun party! Love the twinkle lights outside and the instagram photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party!!! I love the garland, the bar cart, the lights, everything! We are doing the same type of theme for Cam's party, too!! What kid activities are you incorporating? I've been picking up some fun stuff at our local consignment store for the kids to play with, but I could always use more ideas!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking sand box, water table, and lots of kid-friendly snacks!
DeleteSo fun! You guys are babies! I'm closer to 40 these days than 30 ;0
ReplyDeleteI spent my 30th boozing it up in Napa with my Mom and girlfriends! :-)
Love that covered wagon, that's on my purchase list for the future!
You did such a great job!
ReplyDeleteYour backyard is amazing! Reminds me of one in "Its Complicated"! You did such a great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is probably the nicest thing you could say...thank you!! :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic party! Love the lights at night.
ReplyDeleteOh Natasha, love your place! Looks like an amazing party! Happy birthday again to Ryan!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time, everything was perfect! I was thinking after though I should have gotten a photo of you and me! But I think once I switched from white to red wine there was no way that was going to happen :) Thanks again for having us! xo
ReplyDeleteLove your place!! Is it weird that I want to hang out in that tent? Also, I love those lights! I'd love to get some for our backyard! Great job on the party! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the lights on your deck- looks so festive!
ReplyDeleteOh everything looks great!! Love the teepee!! and those lights over the deck! I want to hang some lights around our backyard too for all the summer fun ahead. Where are yours from? Happy 30th Birthday to Ryan!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! :) I love all the little details! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all the details and I love printstagram! I am def going to print some photos. Hopefully soon I can see the new additions to the yard! xoxo
ReplyDeleteps. the teepee...I die
You did a great job, can't wait see E's party!! And love your backyard!! Xo!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun party -- loving all the festive details! xo
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looks like such a great party - love your outfit too!
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Looks like such a great party! You did a great job. I love the lights on your deck
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a great party! xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! Need to check out that wagon, it's adorable. Happy late birthday, Ryan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day!! Those stairs look awesome. Remember when Hope and Wilson just jumped off the deck?! ha :) Happy birthday, Ryan!
ReplyDeleteGreat party!!! We have the fox and the drum...LOVE LOVE LOVE! We threw a big red, white and blue baby shower BBQ last year, and I totally wish we had used some of these things!
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