The Fifi-esta

On Sunday, Kev and I hosted an engagement party for my older brother and his fiance, Caitlin. The theme was Fiesta-Chic and since the boys call Caitlin Aunt FiFi- the party's name was quickly turned to "The Fifiesta".  

We had about 50 people coming to the house and *thank goodness* the weather cooperated and we were able to have it outside. 

There was cake, margarita cupcakes and a taco bar (tortillas, chips, grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, salsa, guac and sour cream).

We used tin pie plates and colorful napkins to set the tone (and keep your tacos from falling off).

Margaritas for the adults, lemonade for the kids. 

We also had Coronas and Dos Equis to keep with the theme.

 Kev and I learned the hard way that it is incredibly difficult to set up for a party when you are outnumbered by children, but luckily, in the last hour my parents and his parents were there for last minute help and the boys all took naps. 

In the end, it all came together beautifully and we were thrilled to kick off Joey and Fifi's journey toward marriage.

Now, a whole bunch of pictures (thanks to my Aunt Jeanie who took a ton because I hardly snapped any once people started arriving).

 Father of the Bride, Father of the Groom

 Joey with a mouth full of taco

 The couple and all the parents

 My future sister

 (it got really warm in the afternoon, I swear I did my hair, but right back to the bun it went)

Dress: Old Navy/ Necklace: Target

 Kev blessing the food and the couple

 My mom is one of 7 and six of her siblings were together for the first time in a long time, so we called Uncle Paul in Kansas on facetime so they could get a full family pic

 Bennett was obviously wearing a helmet and teaching others the finer points of lacrosse

 While Uncle Pete entertained himself all the kids in Man World

 Grandpa Ray gave up on everyone ha

 A very happy groom

 Family

All in all I think we pulled off a wonderful party. 

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with Joey and Caitlin. 

Cheers!