Amazing Race Birthday

Dan and his friend Clarke have birthdays only a week apart, so each year they like to have joint birthday parties. Last year it was the toga party.This year, Clarke's wife, Denise, and I decided we wanted to throw them an Amazing Race themed party. It took weeks of planning, which was fine because we both are super planners. (surprise) In fact, we probably had as much fun putting the tasks together as we did at the the actual party. Here's how it turned out.

For the first task, a member of each team had to complete the Blazin' Wing Challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings. They had to eat 12 of the restaurants spiciest wings in under six minutes. Four competitors finished (Dan was the fastest at 2 minutes 18 seconds) and two (including Clarke) took the time penalty because the wings were too hot. I don't blame them!

They even made it on the wall of fame!

After they finished the wings, they had to find Dan's car hidden somewhere at the nearby BART station. Then it was on to the park where they either had to play bocce ball or soccer.

After this, it was on to the pit stop. Clarke and Maria were the big winners!

The best part of the race was how seriously people took it. Lloyd and Cri (aka Croyd) showed up in shirts they had made earlier that day.

Here you can see some of the clues we made them. We wanted to to be as authentic as possible!

It was a great party and I'm so happy that Dan has friends who are not only fun, but great sports!