Brian Had a Birthday

Well, this was the big year for Brian- he turned 50 years old! So of course we had to throw him a party! It was a busy back to school week with marching band practices, lessons, and Mutual for the kids, so Thursday was the only day we had that we were all home. We invited a lot of friends and were happy for those that were able to make it on such a busy night. (I counted about 50)

The kids and I decided to celebrate Brian and things that he likes.

Here is the questionare we had for the party guests to answer (the answers were found around the house by way of displays and posters.) Can you answer them?

What is Brian’s birthday?
Where was Brian Born?
What stories did Brian’s mom read to him as a kid?
What kind of pets did Brian have growing up?
What year did he graduate from High School?
Where did he serve his mission?
Where did Brian attend college?
What was his degree?
Where was Brian’s first job after graduation?
Where does Brian work, and what does he do?
What companies has Brian worked for?
What does Brian do in his spare time?
What are some of Brian’s favorite colors?
Where are places Brian has lived?
Where are places Brian has traveled to?
What are some of Brian’s favorite books?
What are some of Brain’s hobbies/sports?
What instrument does Brian play?
What is Brian’s favorite candy Bar?
What are some of Brian’s favorite foods?
When did Brian get married?
How many guitars does Brian have?
How many children does Brian have?

We had a slide show going on the TV containing baby pictures, school pictures, and birthday pictures.

Somethings we had on display were: yearbooks, photo albums, Pooh Stuffed toys, Rocks, mission survieniers, guitars, work awards and posters, favorite books, motorcycle helmet, ropes, and family history. On our maps we marked all the places that he has lived, worked, or visited.

At about 7:30 we crowned Brian, and he blew out the candles on his cake.He isn't over the hill- Brian is:

KING of the MOUNTAIN!

Rachel wanted to design and decorate the cake. It took 8 cake mixes, and 5 batches of frosting. But it was yummy!She wanted it to show what her dad likes- so it had a Cave, snoopy riding a Motorcycle, Winnie the Pooh and freinds, a laptop, music notes, Gummy Worms, and of course Brian himself Rock Climbing up the back of the cake! It was yummy Devils food, with cream cheese frosting filling, and chocolate buttercream frosting. We found the chocolate rocks at Winco and were happy to find they tasted as good as they looked.
Some of his other favorites that we served: French Vanila ice cream, Kit Kat Bars, Mug Rootbeer, Black Cherry Soda, and Togos Roast Beef Sandwiches.
Here are some of Brian-isms that we posted around the house:

"If it ain't chocolate, don't bother"

"Picky Eaters go hungry"

"Take what you can eat, and eat what you take."

"One person talks at a time. No one person talks all the time."

"Repeat after me. . . Let us quote scripture: 'Thou shalt not suffer thy children to fight and quarrel one with another.'"

Here are some of the cards that he recieved:

This is what it looked like after the party was over:I think Brian had a good time. My only regret is that I didn't take pictures of our guests.