i've got super bowl fever. (elaine on seinfeld)
we partied like rock stars.
or at least we we ATE like rock stars.
mid-westerners know what to bring to a super bowl party.
and i am so irritated i didn't get a good picture of just the food!
but here is shot with NOTES.
click on it if the words are too small.
it was ALL very yummy.
everyone brought such good stuff.
annie fell asleep about 30 minutes before the party.
and slept right there in the middle of everything….surround sound blaring…
over 50 people around her….
out cold.
she slept until half time!
she must have really needed a nap.
we covered the dining room table with paper and set out the playdoh
and markers, crayons, stickers and pipe cleaners.
it was a big hit.
sean won this game….he was very proud of himself.
the barbies were out in full force.
later i found sean and beth….the only ones upstairs quietly watching sponge bob.
that is so like sean.
crazy party going on…people everywhere….sean somewhere quiet away from it all.
waffle got to come out of the kennel when their were about 10 people still here.
he went NUTS.
goofy dog.
i think i saw 3 commercials and i watched the last minute of the game.
we had over 30 kids here and no fights or trips to the ER.
that was cool.
and no left overs.
gotta love that.
although…some of those hot wings would be really good right now.
Cate O'Malley - I love the pic of Annie asleep on the couch. Cracks me up that kids can just fall asleep anywhere, anytime. Wait, isn’t there an affliction like that?
sara - wow! what fun! you amaze & inspire me everytime i read your blog! thanks!
sara
Liz - So fun! And your house looks gorgeous too! Somehow when I get a bunch of people in our house, it starts to look like something exploded. But not yours! And sweet Annie. That’s a girl after my own heart. 🙂
Cheryl Manz - i’m now fully addicted to your blog. LOVE IT! 🙂
Kelly - question, is there a way to search for things on your blog? like if I’m trying to go back and find a specific idea or something I remember reading? I know how to search on blogspot blogs but not on typepad. Thanks. Kelly
katy - Meg, Did I tell you yet to come check out my giveaway? If I didn’t…come on over, I think you’ll like it for your home. 🙂
Gail Kramer - I love Waffle. I have my own version of Waffle – Daisy, aka “Crazy Daisy” the Goldendoodle. I blogged about her a couple of weeks ago because she brings me joy. She goes crazy when we have people over too ’cause she’s just so dang excited to see everyone!
Looks like you had a fun party!
P.S. Found your blog via Lola B’s. I’ll definitely be back!
Ashley - I happened to stumble upon your blog and I LOVE IT! It is such a colorful and encouraging blog… thanks for making my night! Seriously:)
I love your kids playroom… are those real books on the wall? Or a page from the book? I’m getting ready to redo a playroom and would love to hang books on the wall… thanks for your help!
ashleyhowry@yahoo.com
Jennifer - Dang, now that is the kind of party I want to be invited to! I love the kid friendly idea.
Melanie - Your house looks like so much fun. I wanna come to a party at your house! 🙂
LuLu - You are the house everyone must love to come to! How cool is that. What a great party!
LuLu
Brittany - Yes, I think I might need an invite to your party next year!
Michelle - Okay, when can you come to my house and help me EDIT? I need someone to help me get rid of the stuff I don’t need (decor wise). Let me know when you are up for a trip to Cincinnati, kids and dog are welcome too, they will blend right in here.
Amy Warden - Been reading your blog for awhile, but I think this is my first comment. Your pictures are worth as much as your words. 🙂 I was just going to mention that I don’t think you missed much with the commercials this time. Some were entirely inappropriate….
kasey@lolabboutique.com - looks like you had a ball!
fun. fun. fun.
xxoo
Teara - My 3 best friends are addicted to your blog and now I am too!
Just thought I would send you the link to my blog. I am trying to get enough votes to win $10,000 for my local animal shelter. It looks like you must be an animal person too (Waffle is adorable!!)
http://www.rhodefamily.com/
pve - meg-
sent by erika. she’s the boss. love your work, your photos, parties and more.
love the way it knaws at my inner child.
i just want to come over there and play or help fold laundry.
pve
Kimberly M - I seriously LOVE Waffle! Oh he is soooo cute!!!
What a great party Meg.. YOU rock!
xo,
Kim
katy - I absolutely LOVE coming to your blog. I always want to jump right into your house, it looks so inviting. Thank you for sharing your home and game night with us. Looks like a wonderful time!!
Come over and see what I’m giving away, you’ll want one and they are SAFE! You’ll see what I mean. (the wax will not burn you)
Wow, I bet I’m sounding a bit weird….sorry for that, I’m really a pretty cool chic.
susanne - you’re amazing. what a party! the paper on the table with crafts. brilliant!
Deb - Love it all……..the house, the kids, all the food making me hungry now and of course, Waffle is in my book of cool dogs. Life wouldn’t be complete without our Doodles! This morning ours got stuck under our bed……..she’s big!
Tammi - What a bash!! I can just see you walking around the house snapping pics-I am always THAT person too! haha
Love your house!
My First Kitchen - Love this. And I love all the kids there! I spent the weekend with 20 high school girls, so I came home on Sunday, got in my pjs, cooked some pizza, and watched the game with my husband who was equally pj’d. It was nice. And I think we might have eaten as much food as your whole party did. No joke.
Darby - Hey Meg, Watch your “counter” {as if you actually have time to do so}… my sis just linked to you… you may get an influx of views… like several thousand extra! 🙂 Here’s her post on Waffle…
http://urbangraceinteriors.typepad.com/the_blog/2009/02/someone-asked-about-enamel-lights.html
m - Love your blog! I agree with your measure of success. The kid vs ER/injury ratio is my ultimate consideration. My other test of a good party is if someone/anyone is carried out screaming and yelling– against their will! Hopefully that someone will be 10 and under!
Love your Doodle! My brother’s named Fozzy –is 130 lbs and we say he is part polar bear– your Waffle looks like a normal and loveable size.
McM
Kate - wow, looks like a blast.
my night was much more of a resemblance to Annie’s. except i fell asleep after the halftime show and completely missed the glorious ending.
ah well. napping is epic for me too.
jamie - Looks Like a Perfect Super Bowl Sunday to me. How fun…
sarah - Looks like lots of fun. Great photos!
I love how Annie was sleeping and that she slept through what I’m sure was an insane amount of noise. hilarious.
Jane - I just love Waffle! What a big lump! He almost looks like a stuffed animal or a rug in that picture!
Staci - What a party! And what a GREAT person you are for hosting…I’m sure you are still cleaning PlayDoh today 🙁 oh well…it was alllll worth it I’m sure 🙂
karol - terrific post. always love the photos. any tips on getting nice pretty pictures in the night time lighting??? yours are so crisp and clear.
CrankyMom - I can’t throw big parties like that because then I worry about who the heck is going to clean up aftewards, but wow that looked like everyone had FUN! And the food – wowowow.
Lazy Mom Leslie - What fun! Gotta love party food!
http:/www.lazymoms.com
Dawn - I just love your blog… your personality shines through in your words and photos! I aspire to have a blog half as good as yours!
Cherry Tree Lane - Great pics–I’m hungry ALL OVER AGAIN! Darn it!
Ironically, my daughter was wearing that same dress at our Super Bowl Party (thanks TARGET!).
Anna - Poor little Annie was out cold for sure. What a sweetheart! Looks like you guys had a blast. I must say, every time I see Waffle I think he looks like a giant stuffed animal. He is so cute and perfectly poofy that he doesn’t look real.
BTW…Putting “Meg’s Stuffed Shells” in the oven right now 😉 We love them!
Shannan - This looks very similar to the party we went to! I’m no real sports fan, but the Super Bowl provides a very good reason for a party, just when we need one.
ps- I’m in love with that vintage map on your wall. And the rest of the house.
Trina - Now this is a party I’ld like to come to!!! I just gave you an award over at my blog 🙂 Happy Monday!
Alyssa - Once again you amaza me. Your house loooks super huge. The pool table looks small and you have a fooozball table too and your house is so cute and cozy. Can you find me a huge house like that under 300,000? and my husband a good job?
Heather - Wow! My hero. I wish I had the courage and energy and general “with-itness” to plan such a fabulous party. The super bowl went unnoticed for the most part at my house but I could so use a reason for a get together with good eats!
Your loyal lurker
Heather - Every time I read your blog I find myself wishing I lived close to you so I could be your friend. LOL
Nicely done!
carissa - now THAT’s the kind of super bowl i like!
good gosh… lots of people… but SO fun i’m sure! VERY!
i still want that Waffle! 🙂
Jessica - I also threw a big superbowl party…and made your cream puff dessert for the first time. It was the HIT of the party!! My husband won’t stop talking about it (and still eating it). My next dessert to try is your Mom’s mint brownies…those look yummy too!
Melanie - Houston, we have a problem. It’s double posting. Sorry:(
Melanie - I can’t believe how big Waffle is. He is huge. I think Sean belongs to me. He’s off doing his own thing in the peace & quiet:)
Melanie - I can’t believe how big Waffle is. He’s huge! I think Sean belongs to me. The one that is off doing his own thing in the quiet:)
Traci Thorson - you know how to throw a party. lots of fun stuff for the kids too. love that. looks like you all had a great time. i can’t believe annie fell asleep like that – adorable.
Michelle - I love the pic where the young girl is reading a book amid a sea of sports fans. That is so me.
Lisa - Wow what a great party! Looks like everyone had a lot of fun. Your home looks so warm and inviting. I’m joining Jimaie and moving!
Take care,
Lisa
Christy - Looks like a very fun time! Great party & lots of food. We watched the game at my sis’s house, our AZ Cards! I am orginally from St Louis area. It was double sweet, even if we lost, we still palyed well.
I cannot believe how big Waffle is getting! They grow up so fast!
Jimaie - ok…um, we’re selling everything and moving out to be your neighbors, you guys always have SO MUCH FUN! This party looks like a blast! and the food? omg, the food!! lol! so delish.
everytime i see waffle he makes me giggle, he is such a goofy dog, i love it!!
Crystal - Annie is SO stinkin cute!!!! How sweet that she just slept through all of that…looks like a party that even I would love and I HATE sports!! 🙂
Darby - Could you please photoshop my smiling face into your party. I’d like of each of those dishes… Mmmm! Looks like a fantastic time!
andrea - wow, you sure can give a party. looks like your guest had a great time. i would freak with 30 and play dough out, eek.
Jamie - Wow! Looks like a way fun party! Thanks soooo much for commenting on blog. I’m so sorry I’m such a major copycat of your ideas. My daughter LOVES her curtains & I thank you for that. It is awesome when your 10 year old hugs you every 20 minutes because she loves her room so much.
Love,
Your biggest fan (in a non-stalkerish kind of way, of course) (:
Blanca - Looks like a lot of fun. Okay, can Waffle get any bigger I want one of those dogs.