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Are You Ready for Some Football?
Something magical happens as soon as the calendar flips over to September here in Seattle. The air gets a bit crisper, the crockpot comes out, and our Sundays consist of relaxing and watching the Seattle Seahawks with friends and family!
This year, our kids are almost 5 years old and almost 2 years old and they are PUMPED! They have their official NFL jerseys, are practicing their touchdown dances, and know that we always celebrate Blue Friday.
But, I think they are mostly excited for football SNACKS. See, they have discovered that we can order an officially licensed NFL cake featuring the Seattle Seahawks and they begged me to pick one up for the first game of the season!
We Are the 12th Man!
My husband has always been a passionate Seattle Seahawks fan. When I met him, I realized that I should probably learn a bit about football so we could enjoy the games together.
At the time, the Seattle Seahawks Women’s Association had just launched their first Football 101 fundraising.event for women wanting a hands-on experience learning about football. It was so incredible that I ended up going almost every year they offered it!
When I was pregnant with our oldest, we started attending the Seattle Seahawks Family Football Fest at CenturyLink field. Part of the reason I’m such a Seahawks fan now is that they really emphasize the importance of getting kids involved.
Throughout the years, we’ve participated in several Seahawks 5k runs/walks, toured CenturyLink field, attended autograph events, experienced Seahawks Training Camp, and have high-fived Blitz more times than I can count!
We even had a Seahawks-themed baby shower during a Seahawks game when I was pregnant! We opened all our presents at rapid speed during halftime. It was hilarious!
And of course, we did Seahawks baby announcement cards, too! We even sent one to Coach Carroll and he sent our son a Super Bowl keychain!
How We’re Gearing Up for Kickoff
Something you should know about me is that I’m very thematic. So, for Seahawks season, I like decorating our house a bit. We usually hang our Seahawks flag outside and put out our Seahawks doormat.
And I always hit up my favorite local party store to grab Seattle Seahawks tablecloths, cups, plates, paper straws, and any other fun football-themed decor I can find!
For me, football is all about friends and family. It’s always fun to have people over to watch the game. My husband likes to show off his wall-mounted TV and I like to chat with my friends and play with the kids.
This year, we’re planning on several family-style meals including chili with corn chips, smoked brisket, and pulled pork. We always make way too much food and everyone goes home with full bellies.
But, we never forget the snacks! I like to make our family recipe for clam dip with Ruffles potato chips. It’s always a huge hit!
How We’re Making This Year Extra Special
Every party needs cake, right? Whether you are celebrating the season kickoff, a playoff game, an engagement, an anniversary, a new baby, a birthday, good grades, or any special moment for your family, a cake is always a good idea!
We ordered this officially licensed NFL Seattle Seahawks cake from our local Safeway store. It was easy to pick up in the bakery department.
As soon as we opened it at home, our room was filled with the most amazing vanilla scent! I figured it would be the focal point for my Seattle Seahawks tablescape.
I put our snack table in the entryway so it would be the first thing people see (and smell) as soon as they enter our home.
If you are cutting up the entire cake, I suggest using unscented dental floss for really clean lines. This works really well especially if you are cutting tiny pieces for little kids.
What My Kids Thought of the Cake
The second I mentioned it was time for cake, my boys ran to the table faster than ever! Since we were celebrating the start of football season, I cut them generous helpings.
While my kids usually like to lick the frosting off of cupcakes, they actually ate the cake part, too!
They kept saying how yummy the cake was and they loved the blue and green frosting! My youngest insisted on using a fork to eat the cake, but my oldest thought it would be fun to try it with his hands!
I love special treats, so I also had a slice. And yes, it tastes just as good as it smells!
Purchase your officially licensed NFL cake today at your local bakery or visit cakes.com.
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66 Comments
Love all the personal photos. It looks like your house is the place to be during football games. I love it!
We try to be hospitable!
I use to live in the PNW and all my friends were huge Seahawks fans! I’ll have to show them this post because they would love it!
Yes, people all over the PNW, Hawaii, and Alaska all love the Seahawks!
These ideas are so cute! And perfect for any pre-game tailgate! GO SEAHAWKS! wahoo! xo – kam
Yay! GO HAWKS!
that looks like such an amazing cake considering its from the grocery store! it looks so perfect & upscale! I love all your party ideas… even though you’re a Seahawks fan lol
Haha! Yeah, I was pretty impressed that this came from a grocery store AND it tasted pretty good!
So fun and festive! We get around OSU Buckeyes where I’m from and would love one for our team.
That’s awesome! College football is pretty fun to watch!
While I am so ready for fall, I am so NOT ready for football, however, I am thankful I didn’t marry someone who loves the sport! ha!
Ha! Yes, sounds like you found a good match! It does take over most of our weekends in fall!
Love this! The cake looks delicious! One of my client’s husband once played for the Seahawks. I sent them this and he was so happy! Love your family
Oh that’s so cool! We always get so star struck when we run into players!
We’re so excited for football season, spent the entire weekend watching the first week of college and looking forward for the NFL to begin this week. Although, we’re Steeler fans:O)
Haha! Well, they do have Steeler cakes, I believe 🙂
You totally know how to watch a football game!! Love this!
I’ve gotten a lot of experience 🙂
Wow, you really know how to throw a party! I’ve never understood the whole football thing, but there’s nothing wrong with an excuse to get everyone together and eat yummy food! How did the adults like the cake?
My friend GOBBLED it down because it’s her favorite brand of cake. The frosting is so much better than other store bought cakes!
I do not like football, but sure love attending football parties just to eat all of the yummy snacks!
Football parties ALWAYS have the best snacks!
I’m not at all into football, but any reason to eat cake is okay in my books 🙂
Yes, any excuse for cake is a good excuse!
Boys, NFL and Cake. Surely that has to be one of the best combinations of all? Love how you mark the occasion and decorate to suit.
Ha! You are correct!
Oh my gosh, this is such a cool cake! What a great way to celebrate your favourite team with the family!
My kids have been asking for a piece every day!
I’m not a Seattle fan, but I certainly am a fan of cake! These pics are great and make me want to spend a game day at your house. (Also, cake. ?)
Haha! I’m all about that CAKE too!
I have never tried to watch a football game ever in my life but it looks like a lot of fun and that cake looks really delicious.
I only started watching when I met my husband and it gets more fun each year!
I don’t watch football game but watching it sounds like a lot of fun and I am sure it is more fun if you were able to watch it live.
It’s all about hanging out with friends and family!
Love the photos! Sounds like you had a great time enjoying the game, it’s so fun to share these kinds of hobbies with your family!
Yes, I’m all about building memories!
How fun! My husband is a big football fan too (although I may need to up my game to get on your level of festiveness!). I think you’re creating wonderful family memories and traditions for years to come!
Almost everyone in Seattle gets into the spirit, so it’s fun to join in!
First of all, your kids are adorable! Secondly, well…I’m a Patriots fan, over here in Maine, but I can appreciate the excitement about football season beginning again! I also have a lot of respect for QB Russel Wilson, over many other QBs.
Thanks! You could always get a Patriots cake to celebrate 🙂
Wow, that football fundraising event looks really a lot of fun and it looks like you enjoyed it a lot, and that cake looks really delicious.
I got a lot out of Football 101!
Omg this blog post is right in time for football season! I’ll have to bring a seahawks cake over to one of the seahawks football game parties this season!
xo, emma
It will be a HUGE hit!
How fun! Looks like you are ready for game day!
We are PUMPED for Sunday!
I’m so excited for fall now! That cake looks amazing.
And it tastes really good!
I know nothing about Football or really any other sport, but I have always loved the Seahawks team colors. lol
They are pretty awesome colors! Easy to pair with jeans 🙂
Loved all the pics. Looks like you have a lot of fun while watching football. That ckaw looks so delicious and amazing. Thanks for sharing…
My family LOVES cake! Mmmmm
I’m not a football fan, but I love to entertain. This is a great post for the upcoming football season.
It would be fun for a Super Bowl party, too! And we all know Super Bowl parties have little to do with football 🙂
We’re Cardinals fan but this is definitely an adorable cake! The kids look so happy and pleased.
Haha! Well, I believe they also make Cardinals cakes 🙂
Your kids look so enjoyable. Seattle seahawks cake seems to be a delicious cake. Thanks for sharing these photos ^^
We’ve been enjoying the cake all week!
I love all of your decorations, how fun! My family are huge football fans as well.
It’s fun to be a part of something big!
I love this! Might have to make a vikings one 🙂
Haha! Go for it!
Go Hawks! I’m going to miss out on the football stuff for the next few years, so you’ll have to cheer extra hard for me. 😉
Will do! I bet you’ll see Seahawks gear during your travels, though! We always do!
Love that you can get a Seahawks themed cake right at Safeway! We love Safeway cakes! They are always delicious!
Yes! Their frosting is really yummy!