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Last month my husband Robert and his twin brother, Charles, turned 50!
My friend Kim had written a post on her blog, 3 Peanuts, about the 50th birthday party she had thrown for her husband where she'd hired a taco truck. I thought that sounded like such a fun idea for party, so I pitched the concept to my sister-in-law and we planned a similar event for our husbands!
Our weather in Dallas was unseasonably warm in early December, which I usually don't like at all for Christmastime, but for our party it was fabulous. Our guests were able to eat and mingle outside, and it really made for a fun time.
The taco truck was a HUGE hit. So many people commented on what a great idea that was (thanks, Kim!), and the food was delicious. The truck offered seven different varieties of tacos from steak, shrimp, chicken and brisket to veggie. We also had a margarita machine in addition to Cokes and beer.
We had a great turnout of friends and family, and Robert and Charles seemed to really enjoy the party. I think it made the idea of turning 50 a lot more palatable!
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The taco truck pulled into our backyard and set up on our driveway
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Tacos were made to order as the guests selected the ones they wanted
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Looking back toward our house. The margarita machine was behind the ferns on our back porch. Coolers with the other drinks were on the left hand side of the porch
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We set up tables in our carport and on the driveway. Here Dots enjoys her tacos while visiting with her cousins Owen and Hollis
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Robert strung lights across our driveway which added to the festive atmosphere
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Charles and Robert with their longtime friend and fraternity brother David and his wife Kelly
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Me with our friends Reid, Andy and Ann
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Tacos - yum!
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My parents drove in for the party. Here my mom visits with my friends Marty and Russ. Notice the darling centerpieces that my sister-in-law Patti made! She decoupaged old pictures all over white boxes and then placed a plant with some black tissue paper inside
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Singing "Happy Birthday" to Robert and Charles
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Close-up of Robert's cake. I ordered the cakes from Society Bakery (one was red velvet and one was spice). They were so good!
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The birthday boys with their proud mother
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Our house decorated for the big birthday (and Christmas)
2 comments:
Best party idea! Happy Birthday to the guys. It looks like everyone had a great time.
I'm trying to think of a reason for a party so a taco truck can come to my house. :)
What an amazing and fun birthday! So many happy faces (and some delicious fun too!) I want a taco truck for my birthday next year!
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