The Birthday Celebration Continues
Mal had quite the birthday this year! After a fun night out with friends, Mal spent his actual birthday playing Polish Horseshoes, drinking beers, and barbecuing. I don’t think Mal could have imagined a better way to spend his birthday!
There were 8 teams for the Polish Horseshoes tournament. The tourney lasted all afternoon and into the evening.
There were also “costumes” for the afternoon celebration. I joined in the merriment by sporting a green cowboy hat. And check out my shirt! 
Our friends definitely got into the party theme!
The afternoon was the perfect opportunity for Mal to finally use his wicked awesome radio-cooler. He actually wore it with the beers in it for a little while!
Tuning it.
Over the course of the afternoon, I snacked on a bunch of falafel chips with various To Die For dips.
Mal’s step-mom recently discovered these delicious locally-produced dips and spreads. In fact, they are To Die For Dips! 
The company produces a plethora of all-natural and interesting flavor dips– from Goat Cheese & Toasted Walnuts to Cajun Crab to Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Gouda. There are SO MANY I want to try. My favorite of the bunch was the Jalapeño Popper, which had a strong and spicy kick to it.
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Mal’s birthday BBQ had the usual hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken, but I was most excited about the veggie kabobs. Grilled veggies are one of my favorite summertime foods!
I filled my plate with grilled veggies, a couple of Tabasco pickles, and a small hamburger patty.
Of course, I saved room for Funfetti cupcakes! 
I ended up eating 2 Funfetti cupcake tops. (Mal helped me out with the bottoms.) As you know, the frosting is my favorite part!
What a birthday weekend! I’m so glad that Mal enjoyed himself! I definitely did, too!
The Novice Berker — May 26, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
Wow, what a cookout!! And I LOVE funfetti cupcakes. Such a guilty pleasure for me.
Megan — May 26, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
Looks like a great day with lots of yummy foods! Glad you both enjoyed ;-D
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — May 26, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
LOOOOOVE funfetti cupcakes!
looks like a great day!
Recipes for creativity — May 26, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
Mmm, the veggie AND the cupcakes look awesome!
brandi — May 26, 2009 @ 1:36 pm
what a fun birthday weekend! I haven’t have funfetti in SO long!!!
Now I want a cupcake.
gina (fitnessista) — May 26, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
looks like such a great celebration! funfetti cupcakes are the best
enjoy your day!
Erica — May 26, 2009 @ 1:43 pm
Sounds like Mal had a fabulous birthday weekend! The party looks like a lot of fun and I love all the veggies on the grill!!
Graze With Me — May 26, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
Polish Horseshoes! I thought we were the only ones who played it! We have a permanent set-up in our backyard in the summer. Love it….
Grilled veggies look amazing….
katecooks — May 26, 2009 @ 1:53 pm
i love veggie kabobs! and definitely would gladly eat just the tops off cupcakes any day. or maybe just the batter and then spoonfuls of the icing
skinnyrunner — May 26, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
cute pictures, what a fun weekend. my fav part of the cupcakes is the tops with frosting as well. use the calories for the frosting is my life motto.
Christie @ BeadLuvah — May 26, 2009 @ 1:56 pm
funfetti is my fav!
Hallie — May 26, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
I am all about the cupcake tops too! Unless the bottom part is really good, which 99% of the time it’s not.
Love birthday celebrations that go on and on for days
Victoria — May 26, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
That looks like so much fun. Glad Mal had such a great birthday.
K — May 26, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
FUNFETTI!!! That was my ultimate childhood treat! Glad Mal had a great birthday – you guys know how to have some fun parties!
Danielle — May 26, 2009 @ 2:24 pm
So much fun!
Ellen (Peace in Motion) — May 26, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
funfetti cupcake tops = hands down best cupcake tops EVER
Kara — May 26, 2009 @ 2:37 pm
Funfetti is the best. That was my bday cake last year
Alison — May 26, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
Fun times! Never heard of polish horshoes.
The sun-dried tomatoes and gouda dip sounds wonderful.
Rachel — May 26, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
OMG I want a cupcake!!! Funfetti cupcakes are my absolute favorite! I would take that over a boutique cupcake any day.
It looks like ya’ll had fun. I LOVE summer
Bridget — May 26, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
Funfetti cake is like crack!!! SEriously!! How is a boxed mix the best cake EVER!!! Hmmmm, maybe I should serve THAT at my wedding haha.
Mals bday looks awesome! Brian turned 27 too! Too bad the poor guy had to go to a baby shower with me haha.
Tyler (Raspberry Runner) — May 26, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
funfetti!! i love it
Sarah — May 26, 2009 @ 2:59 pm
What a fun birthday! Ooh, I love funfetti. But on my b-day I’m all about the strawberry on strawberry cupcakes, haha.
jenna — May 26, 2009 @ 3:08 pm
oh my i haven’t had funfetti cupcakes in years!! those sound so good!!
what a fun FUN birthday party!!!! 
Nicole — May 26, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
Those dips look amazing! The cupcakes too – how can you go wrong with funfetti??
A — May 26, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
The kabobs looks BEAUTIFUL! Also, I really want a cup cake now!
-A
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) — May 26, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
Funfetti cupcakes are the best! I made funfetti brownies the other day – SO chocolately and good. Looks like Mal had an awesome birthday weekend
Natalie — May 26, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
How fun…Funfetti is the BEST!!!
Mary — May 26, 2009 @ 4:57 pm
Those cupcakes look delicious. So do all of those grilled veggie kabobs!!!
Lauren — May 26, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
What a great b-day party.
PS- I love funfetti too. So funny how this weird, crazy sweet icing is such a favorite amoung all. I really don’t care for cake and pretty much hate icing…EXCEPET for funfetti. I would never ever turn down a funfetti cupcake.
Sib — May 27, 2009 @ 12:41 am
I am so bummed to have missed this event. Nothing like polish horseshoes and the G-Train’s kabobs! And you, Mal and I MUST be related: Funfetti is my FAVORITE.
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