Ken says thanks

Ken wanted me to let you all know how much all his birthday greetings meant to him and to thank you for making him feel so special on his birthday!! He also hopes throws "him another birthday party" next year!! LOL!!!
Meggie

Meant that to say he hopes Steph throws "Him another birthday party" next year!!
Meggie

Tell Ken to count on it.  Clay and I were already discussing changes for next year's BBQ tonight.  We're thinking that he will cook the brisket the day before so we can have solid protein to eat the whole day.  This year our snacks were all pretty high carb junk food things and we filled up on them so that when dinner time arrived a lot of us weren't hungry.  I, for one, only ate 2 bites of brisket cuz I was too full.  Plus if Clay cooks the day before, he will be able to mingle and enjoy himself more too.

If anyone has any other suggestions, please let me know.  I would like to work to make this better every year.  I will continue the tradition of "adults only" and "invite only".  Once again, those that cancelled or didn't show were people I didn't know personally.  So, IF you want to come to the BBQ next year, make SURE you meet me before then to ensure an invite.  Lord knows I'm at all the events so there's plenty of opportunity, lol.

Sorry, Meg, didn't mean to take over your post, just thought I'd mention these things as Clay and I were discussing it less than 30 minutes ago.

I think these are great ideas!! And yes too many ubhealthy snack!! How about a set menu, people sign up for an item to bring on a first come first serve basis, list of paper goods, those that sign up too late to get a potluck dish to bring can just donate to meat fund. This way we don't have 6-7 dips or 10 desserts! Just thought I'd throw this idea out there and hope I don't get flamed!!!!

No flaming sister, it's my party, I can do what I want...hahahha.  The reason I had people sign up for what they wanted to bring was so people could show off their talents and specialities.  Plus often a lot of people don't show up and you might be missing something essential.  But I'm with you, we will definately cut down on the amt of food next year and try to make the choices healthier.  (Of course the stuff that disappeared the fastest was the junk food).  I think I will take your suggestion and put out a list of things I'd like to have so people can sign up for specifics.

dont you love it when u get a party thrown JUST for you :)
Glad he had a good time.. looking forward to seeing BOTH of you again soon!!!!