White Trash Birthday Bash

My husband turned 27 today. He jokes about my being so old (since I'm a year older then he) but the fact he stayed in bed all day, sleeping off the beer he drank last night, may be proof that he's the old one. It may not be a glamorous way to spend a birthday but I think that after last nights events, it's appropriate.

I had the idea to do a "white trash" themed party a couple of years ago but work schedules never allowed for it. Andy happened to have a schedule change at the beginning of April that freed his weekends so I knew if I was going to make it happen that this was my chance. So I did what any classy gal would do and sent out a facebook invitation (and a few texts to those who don't have facebook) announcing the party.

Since having children parties (at least as Andy once knew them) have become a thing of the past. Needless to say it didn't take much persuasion for Andy to jump right on board with the idea for this one. He was actually very excited to go to the thrift stores and found some sweet clothes to wear. For him: a plaid flannel shirt,  a tee shirt that read 'call the ugly police I just witnessed a felony,' jeans with holes in the knees and a mullet wig (from a party store.) For me: a tank top that laced up the sides with General Lee (that I made out of a men's tee and borrowed shoelaces), acid wash jeans (one size too small), and pink faux snake skin pumps. Oh and a scrunchie of course!

We broke out the turkey fryer Andy inherited from his grandpa to fry up corn dogs, fish nuggets, tator tots, onion rings, mushrooms, okra, sweet potato fries, as well as Twinkies, Oreos, and Snickers. Throw in a giant tub of cheese balls, a ranch fountain, and a kiddie pool full of beer and you've got yourself a party!

At one point it started raining and I was afraid the party would be over before it really started but it blew over and we spent the night relaxing on the couch in front of the fire pit and playing beer pong. With excessive amounts of fried food consumed (the Twinkies were everything I imagined them to be!) and equally excessive amounts of beer I'd say the party was a success!

Oh, and did I mention the crowning jewel of the food table, the jiggling jello mold? (Made with vodka of course!) Or the White Trash soundtrack featuring the likes of David Allan Co, Toby Keith, Lynard Skynard and Hank Williams Jr? ....it's a family tradition...

Happy Birthday Husband!!!