We celebrated Elliott's first birthday on Saturday (his actual birthday) with a houseful of our family and friends. It was so much fun! I loved planning and preparing for this day. I decided when E was born that I would always be sure to make a big deal out of his birthday since it is only 10 days after Christmas. I never want his special day to get lost or lumped in with Christmas, and I think I was successful. You could tell he knew this day was ALL about him! :)
Of course Pinterest helped a little with my party planning (can you tell?!). Most of the decor was handmade by yours truly, including the paper chains, treat jars, wreath, party hats, bunting, poufs, cupcake toppers and label cards. I felt like quite the little Martha Stewart.
The cookies and cupcakes were made by my friends Megan and Jonda and they were a HUGE hit! If you live in the central AR area, you should check them out. Our guests also enjoyed "dinosaur toenails" (Bugles) and "Elliott-o-sauras Mix" (Goldfish, Cheerios, and Cheetos Puffs). For the "sweetivores" we served M&Ms, rock candy, Twislers, and gummy bears.
The birthday boy loved his Funfetti cupcake with chocolate icing. His Poppy even served him Hawaiian Punch to wash it down. He was in heaven.
After he finished his cake, we moved on to tackling the mound of gift he got. He got everything from books, clothes, puzzles and trucks to his own remote control and first tricycle! Our playroom is full now and Elliott has been enjoying playing with all of his new gifts over the past few days. You don't think we're spoiling him, do you?
A good time was had by all, especially our birthday boy. I've said it before, but his life has been such a blessing to us and I'm so thankful we got to celebrate the day that blessing started with the ones we love the most.
The party looks like it was fun! I have enjoyed following Elliotts journey through your blog. I have a little one who will be 1 in June. I have not started planning a party yet, but saw the cupcake you gave Elliott and wondered if you made it? Bought it? Please share! I'm a little concerned about giving my son a ton of sugar on his 1st Birthday....thoughts?
ReplyDeleteI had thought about making him a lower sugar, all organic cupcake, but then I decided what the heck, he's had no sugar and all organic since birth, we can spluge this once. So, I just used good ole Pillsbury Funfetti and made a jumbo cupcake just for him (the ones for the guests were pistachio cupcakes, and I didn't want to give him one of those since they had nuts). He loved it, but he honestly only ate about a quarter of it, so I figure it couldn't have been too bad for him. Have fun party planning, I know I did!
DeleteSoooo cuuuuuuttteeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it all!
ReplyDeleteyo, you are OOC (OUT OF CONTROL!!) Talk about best b-day party decor/foodage EVER!!!! I'm seriously impressed. Wish I coulda been there!!!
ReplyDeleteThe details are amazing!! I love all of this! Happy Birthday, precious Elliott!
ReplyDeleteAll of you guys sure look like you had a lot of fun! Happy Birthday little Elliott and may you live a healthy life with the guidance of your loving parents!
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