Steve had a birthday- so we had a birthday celebration…80’s style. We requested that everyone come dressed in an 80’s themed outfit and we were fully prepared to be the only one’s who dressed up. Boy were we surprised with each couple who walked through the door all decked out-seriously impressed with all the effort. There were some great details, including this bad boy:
I don’t know about you, but I had so many of these keychains and they were so cool and so versatile. Hang it on your belt, your jacket zipper, or your backpack. Make one to go with every outfit. Accessories were so much cheaper in the 80’s.
Linda was rocking out with some serious bangs. Teased, hairsprayed, teased, hairsprayed. Wave it. There were side ponytails, ratted hair, crimped hair and a whole lot of hairspray.
We had a whole lot of cassettes. A lot of them. Spray painted bright fun colors and hung everywhere.
Adam and Laura – Most Authentic
Jared & Leslie – Most Flirtatious
Phil & Tiffany – Most Rockin’
Mark & Tricia – Most “Saved by the Bell”
Adam & Danielle – Most Cheesy
Ricki & Katie – Most Plaid
Mike & Linda – Most Biker-esque
Dave & Teneal – Most Risque
David & Jodee – Most Denim
Mike & Jessica – Most Jazzer-licious
Steve and Tamera – Most Hairy
We rocked out to 80’s music, ate pop rocks, fun dip and airheads. Played twister and raced through the first level of Super Mario Brothers, the original. We had such a good time and we’re so glad everyone got into it. Until next year…
What a fun idea! I loved all the 80's outfits. I really wonder what we were thinking back then. And, yes, hairspray is a definite requirement for 80's styles. Happy Birthday Steve!
We were SO sad to miss it! Looks like it was a blast!
How fun is that! What a great idea and boy did it take me back. I always remember making those key-chains. I'm with you on that one–accessories were so much cheaper back in the day!! Gotta love the 80's!
I know… we were trying to get a babysitter for Jacks that night so we could come up for it but all of our friends were out of town! You guys look GREAT and I am so sad that we had to miss it.
I've been checking the blog everyday, waiting to see the pics, so fun! We had a blast at Steve's birthday. Yay for theme parties.
So much fun! Looks like you guys had a great time. I love the idea for the 80's party. We might have to steal that idea for Matt's birthday!
Love it. Miss you guys. A lot. I need to call for an Illustrator refresher.
love this! And I especially love all the picture captions. Too funny.
Oh no you di'int. You guys are awesome and I am mad that I was not invited. I love the back drop. Seriously Kara, I am so impressed I that is why I think you should be the activity chairman. How fun. Fun dip, airheads….those were still popular in the 90's too, just so you know. Steve's pants are particularly grotesque. Just let him know not to wear those to work or even to workout in!! Yikes.
Chris
Oh my gosh. I don't even know what to say. I LOVE all those couples shots. Hilarious. I am really missing everyone right now! Dave and Teneal are my fav in those!! Love them all. You're too much Kara!
Absolutely LOVE it!! Soooo sad that we missed it. You are awesome! Did you do a rubix cube cake? If so I want to see pictures. I may just have to steal this idea in the future. I don't know, we'll have to see if our friends here are cool enough for such a party. I can't believe I didn't see this post until just now, I am not keeping up on the blogging world.
Hmmmm. Disturbing. Pretty sure I was still dressing like most of them in '94. Even more disturbing.
Those pics are AWESOME! I think I will definitely have to steal your idea for a future party. Looks like it was a blast!