Sunday, January 11, 2015

Burning Love

Sometimes the best parties are the ones that come together at the last minute.  One week ago, I was at Chuy's restaurant with a couple of friends and saw a sign about Elvis' birthday and the next thing you know, I wasn't nothing but a hound dog.

I love to entertain..dinner parties...theme parties..football parties.  Sometimes we have a crowd, sometimes it's just Team Holmes.  Sometimes size really DOESN'T matter!  It's not about how many are coming that makes it a party, it's your state of mind.

So over beer and nachos (we're back at Chuy's...stay with me), we hatched our Elvis party plan (God bless Pinterest.  I mean, what did we ever do without it?)  Here's what we came up with for our Elvis menu:
Now.  Can't you just feel yourself getting fatter?  Cocktails are always an important part of our parties!  We found:
The food was delicious.  I mean, I could just hear my arteries clogging up.  I have never had fried pickles before and not only were they super easy to make, they were a huge hit!  Geez, no wonder I love Elvis.  The cheese sauce on the meat loaf was to die for and so was the ooey gooey cake (if you haven't made one of Paula Deen's ooey gooey cakes, you are really missing out on something!)  So, let's just say after we ate, we were more like bloated, later in life Elvis than sexy, young Elvis.

The cocktails were a little disappointing.  We weren't crazy about either one.  The Elvis-tinis had a good flavor and a nice kick, but the frozen banana made them super thick.  We will have to perfect that one by next year.  Not to worry, we threw something else in the blender.  The show must go on, after all.  (note for next year: try Blue Hawaii cocktails?)

Dressing up for this party was key.  We were trying to work with what we had and without spending very much money, we managed to represent Jailhouse Rock Elvis, GI Elvis, Blue Hawaii Elvis and Elvis in vary states of sexy dress.  Special shout out to my girl who actually Bedazzled her shirt.  Yes, I said bedazzled.
 Team Holmes, in all our glory, glory Hallelujah!
Representin' the King!

I did spend a little money, as I felt some Elvis glasses were clutch.  They were $6.99 at Party City.

Of course, hubs had to have a pair too.

I also bought a 10 pair pack of cat eye glasses for anyone who wanted them.  I knew the girls would love them.
They were $9.99 for the pack (again, Party City).
And a scarf...just cuz.

Throw in some Elvis music and honey, you got everything you need!

So what are you waiting for?  Throw a party!  My house is not big.  It's not fancy.  But it's full of love.  Life is about your relationships with other people.  Spend time with the people you care about. They won't notice all the things wrong in your house that you do.  They won't even care.  People will be happy to be included in your plans and to be able to spend some time together.  It's even fun to have a party just for your family to get out of your same old boring routine.  

Don't have a lot of money?  No problem!  Have everyone bring their beverage of choice and a dish to share.  Can't think of a theme?  
In the fall/winter have:

a chili contest
a soup and bread party
an appetizer and wine party
a comfort food party (wear stretchy pants!)
a football food and beer tasting

In the spring/summer have:
a cinco de mayo party (mexican food!)
a salad and grill party (everyone brings meat to grill and a salad to share)
a sides party (you grill the meat, they bring the rest)
a seafood party
a frozen drink party
a Sunday brunch with mimosa bar (everyone bring a bottle of bubble and a different type juice)

Don't wait for your living room to get redone or to have more time...those things, they never end.  But life does, for us all.  Spend time with the people you love.  In life, every day is a gift   And that is plenty of reason to celebrate.

And now, Elvis has left the building.  Uh-huh.

K





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