Shh... It's a Surprise! Or so I hope!

So I have also decided to throw one more party this year. A surprise party for my hubby Fred. Last time I did a party for him was 5 years ago, the year Noah was born. After his party he proposed to me. So sweet! It was a small party but he loved it. He loves UFC so I'm going to do his party on the night of the fight, 2 weeks before his actual birthday. It is so strange not being able to talk about the party with him. I am a little worried that he may know though. Yesterday I asked him to invite one of his friends to our house for the UFC Fight. I said something like he has to come. He chuckled, I may be paranoid but I felt like he knew. I have only told a few friends and my older boys. I know they didn't tell him?! I did order the invites using the pay-pal. Maybe they sent a receipt, and he went into the account to see what I ordered?! Hmm... I hope he doesn't know, I'm 99% sure he doesn't read my blog, so I'm safe here!
I ordered his cake from the same bakery as Noah's. I ordered a vanilla cake with fresh strawberries and cream. It going to look like the UFC octagon. I'm having the cover it in white butter cream with the logo and a black cage out of fondant.
I'm having so much fun planning 2 parties!
Here is his invite-

The back side says- Your invited to the most fabulous party of the year! Lets get ready to rumble! Shh... It's a surprise. He knows we are having a party but not that he is the main event!

Race Car Party Update

So my mil cannot make the cake after all. I ended up ordering it from a bakery. I have never bought a cake from anywhere but the grocery store. It smelled so yummy when I was there ordering. I can't wait to see how it turns out. I actually ordered 2cakes for the party. Noah really wanted his own personal cake, so they are making him a race car shaped red velvet cake with fondant. For the big cake I chose a 2 tier buttercream cake- top layer is red velvet and the bottom is oreo cookie. They are doing the track aroung the bottom cake. The cake topper is going to be a trophy made out of rice crispie treats and fondant.
I found a great deal on taco catering so I probably will do that for food. Yum! Tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa. The kids don't really care about the food at a party, but the adults do, so what is better than a hot fresh cooked meal!
I ordered the invitations and hired a photographer.

Cake problem solved. Now Food?

The party is now 2 months away!
We'll my cake problem is solved! Hooray! My mil is moving back from Vegas!!! I know she could do a great cake for the theme!I just have to ask her. I'm also going to buy or make cupcakes for my candy bar. I found these sugar race cars.


Now I am trying to figure out food. I was going to take gable boxes and make lunch boxes. Sandwiches, chips, and juice. Thought it would be quick, easy, and affordable, but now I am thinking about hot dogs! I found this great place that cooks bacon wrapped hot dogs. YUM! Noah would like that a lot more than a boxed lunch. Just not sure if I want to spend that much more.