The ongoing first birthday party train continued this weekend with N's "official" 1st Birthday Party.
And by "official" I mean the grandparents, Uncle Marc, and a couple of close friends. (i didn't want to overwhelm him with a HUGE party, and this seemed like just the right level of "party" for him at one!)
We didn't really have a party theme - more of just a color scheme (aqua, orange, lime, & navy) - with the occasional random giraffe thrown in for good measure. ;)
...I used his invite for added decor on the party table - and i created the invite entirely with digi scrapbook elements from Crystal Wilkerson (love her style of scrap goodies!). The cutie party hat was made by this etsy shop - and she so sweetly worked with me to custom match the hat to our party.
...the marshmellow pops were something that i discovered linked up on pinterest, and such an easy little treat to make. just google "marshmellow pops" and i'm sure you'll find lots of different ways to make & decorate them.
...we did cupcakes instead of cake for n's party,
...and topped his cupcake with his beloved sophie - only the new bath toy version of her!
...noah wasted no time grabbing his cupcake with both hands and taking a big bite of frosting!
...Uncle Marc snapped this shot and i love it so much:
...there were so many crafty things that i wanted to make for the party -- but besides the bib (which he wore during the lunch part of the party!), the only other thing I really was able to get done in time was the photo pennant banner.
...I hung the banner and then used mini clothes pins to clip up favorite black and white 4x6 prints in between the pennants.
...party guests took home treat filled buckets, and i used an enlargement of N's birth announcement to decorate that corner of the room - which reminds me that i really need to get around to scrapping his announcement in some form or another (ie even glue-ing it into his baby book would be awesome at this point)... :)
...before the actual party-planning ever happened, i collaborated with the super-creative Amy (of Amy Tangerine Tees!) to create a custom little party tee for him - i ADORE the way it turned out (and it matched the party so well!), but i didn't get a good shot of it until after the party was over (i've forgotten how difficult mobile-one-year-olds are to photograph!)...
& the back was just as cute!
...and so that was the first birthday hoopla. We all had a blast.
...Evan included, who is now counting down the days until his birthday in just a few short weeks.
:)
Oh my...so cute! Loved every detail. What a party. Great job with all the decor, Susan.
Posted by: Anthonette | June 06, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Oh Miss Susan--LOVE these pics! Great colors, fantastic photos (as always) and two very cute little boys. Happy 1st, Mr. Noah!
Posted by: Mis | June 07, 2011 at 12:08 AM
i love the colors and pictures!
Posted by: gina f. | June 07, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Beautiful photos, the subjects looks amazingly charming and happy! Lovin' the cupcakes and the cake pops. Yummy!
Posted by: Denver Car Accident Attorneys | June 07, 2011 at 02:57 AM
So pretty- great pictures and I love the color theme! You have inspired me to get out of the matchy-matchy and just find things that I love....and they eventually all work together!! Love everything!
Posted by: Carla G. | June 07, 2011 at 04:47 AM
This looks WONDERFUL! I had my daughter's 4th birthday party this weekend and also made a version of the marshmallow pops and a banner. LOVE the idea of adding pictures to the banner! I might have to do that for Noah's (as well as borrow your t-shirt for my own Noah who turns one in July! HA!...might have to contact Amy b/c that is SOOOOOOO cute!) Another great party Susan! your boys are just darling!
Posted by: Sara | June 07, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Perfect.. love it all!
happy 1st, Noah!
Posted by: jennifer Camplin | June 07, 2011 at 08:08 AM
Susan, if I pinned to pinterest (which I'm about to cave) I would pin this in a heartbeat! There's nothing I don't LOVE about this party set up!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Deanna M | June 07, 2011 at 08:20 AM
SO amazing.
and you are so beautiful!
xoxo.
Posted by: gabby | June 07, 2011 at 09:43 AM
LOVE the colors and that t! And that pic of the three of you is FAB! Such a handsome shot of Eric :)
Posted by: Kelly | June 07, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Love the photos, so fun!! Have to try those marshmallow pops. Also, quick Q: where did you get the love sign on the mantle?
Posted by: Keshet Shenkar | June 07, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Very, very cute! Little boys, color scheme, banner, balloons, decorations, cupcakes. I need more details--did you make your tissue paper flowers? Also, where did you find polka dot balloons? Did you make the cupcakes? They look delicious! Happy Birthday Noah!
Posted by: Betty | June 07, 2011 at 10:11 AM
so many awesome ideas! and those cupcakes look heavenly!
Posted by: melanie | June 07, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Wow ... I don't even know where to begin with the awesomeness that was his Birthday celebration!! The banner, the bib, the hat, the tee, the colors, the marshmallow pops, the cupcakes ... all I can say is WOW!!!
Fantastic job super momma!!!
Your kids are lucky to have such a super mom :)
Posted by: Lorelle | June 07, 2011 at 05:07 PM
I love following your blog! Everything is so beautiful! =) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Christina Brunk | June 07, 2011 at 08:16 PM
Wow - what an awesome fun party - great job on everything...def going to pin some of your pics :O)
Posted by: virginia | June 08, 2011 at 08:50 AM
thanks so much for sharing, what beautiful photos, all so light and clear, you must have a great camera, can't see what pages you post with those great cake-face pictures! Congrats to Noah turning one! Love that photo banner, might steal that idea for my little guy's 4th bday.
Posted by: Laurie LaRiviere | June 08, 2011 at 09:17 AM
oops...meant to say "can't WAIT to see what pages you make..." lol
Posted by: Laurie LaRiviere | June 08, 2011 at 09:18 AM
PRECIOUS! i love the colors. love love love! and glad to know that sophie is for the bath. we got her as a gift and i kept wondering why she was so hard?!?!?!
can't wait to see you scrap these. i see some VERY "susan" pages coming out of it!
Posted by: Stephanie Howell | June 08, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Everything looks great! I pinned it to pinterest :-)
If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the big flower looking things (I don't know what they're called), or did you make them? And if you made them, how?
And did you make that pennant banner yourself? I know you're good with sewing ;-)
Do you have any tips on making it?
Hope I'm not badgering you with too many questions!
Posted by: Diana C. aka the Lonely Scrapbooker | June 08, 2011 at 04:39 PM
i can't believe he's ONE. what a handsome fella.
Posted by: Debbie | June 08, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Oh Suz...what a precious party for your little one! You did an AMAZING job in every area! LOVE your pictures! xx :)
Posted by: Kimberly Neddo | June 08, 2011 at 09:17 PM
Love. Love. Love.
I cannot believe he is one already! Love what you did for his one year photos and his party!
Side note: love the colour of your walls, what brand/colour name? We've been testing various shades similar but haven't found the right one yet.
Posted by: TaraMcK | June 09, 2011 at 06:57 AM
thanks tara! the paint is Benjamin Moore beachglass but reduced 50%.
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | June 10, 2011 at 02:09 PM
thank you betty!
pom pom flowers were purchased here - http://www.etsy.com/shop/PomLove
polka dot balloons here - http://shopsweetlulu.bigcartel.com/category/party-decor
and cupcakes came from a local bakery! (there were delish!) :)
-S
Posted by: Susan Weinroth | June 10, 2011 at 02:11 PM