This past weekend we hosted Savannah's 1st birthday party! As a family we celebrated on her actual birthday on Wednesday but thankfully our family and friends made a trip down to our small town to celebrate her special day with us! The theme for the party was cowgirl so I'll break this down into categories to show everything off...if you want to know where I ordered things from I'll be happy to let you know...it wasn't anything super fancy but for a 1st birthday party it's all about the mom not the kid right? haha
In the past we've always done hot dogs and hamburgers...you know food food for a party but we ALWAYS end up with leftovers I don't want so this time I opted only for finger/snack foods! I hung the banner over the mirror and put 4 balloons on either side of the able and added balloons to Savannah's high chair as well! I placed the streamers on the edge of the table for a little extra flare but the kids ripped it off an hour into the party haha
We had an awesome day celebrating Savannah and I'm so incredibly thankful that I have not just one but two beautiful, healthy, happy little girls that complete our family!
I'd love to see any of your birthday parties whether it was a 1st or 10th one! What were your themes? Are you a do-it-at-home party goer or a let's go to Chuck E Cheese planner?
DECORATIONS
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| Balloons, Table Cover, Streamers, Platters, Bowls - Party City Happy Birthday Banner, Napkins & Plates - Evite Party Store |
CAKE TABLE
Friday night I placed some streamers in the corner behind where the cake table would be but it needed something else so I added balloons and that wasn't enough so I took out some old shutters I had a placed them on the table for a little of a "countryside" feel. The cake was awesome...huge thanks to my mom for picking it up, they did a great job of making the decorations match her theme! We also got 6 cupcakes which was perfect because we had 6 kids in the house. My mom also made some chocolate chip cookies which only about 1/2 got eaten so we will be munching on those all week! | |
| Cake & Cupcakes - Amphora Bakery (Virginia) Plates - Evite Party Store Streamers, Balloons, Napkins & Table Cover - Party City |
OUTFITS
We kept with the country feel. For Hannah I found this super cute coral/pink tutu dress at Target along with the super cute boots for both girls! I already had the jean jacket for Hannah and the jean dress for Savannah. David and I both rocked our cowboy boots and flannels for the party! They both looked so cute that I couldn't stand it! |
| Hannah Jean Jacket, Boots & Dress - Target Savannah Dress - Old Navy Top & Boots - Target |
"Happy Birthday to Savannah..."
Savannah LOVED everyone singing Happy Birthday to her, she's truly a ham and loves everyone giving her 100% of their attention!
PRESENTS!!
We asked everyone to bring either an educational item or just a gift card. Savannah got some super cute outfits for the fall and winter time, a dog that teaches her all the body parts and sings to her, a Cabbage Patch Doll 30th Anniversary Edition (I had one when I was a kid) and a brand new car seat!! My girlfriend also makes custom bows and head bands so she made 2 for Hannah and Savannah. Savannah kept saying "ohhhhh" as she was holding them and playing with the glittery bag!
FAMILY
Most importantly this party wouldn't have been so special if our family wasn't here with us to celebrate. It is very rare for me that I get all my family under one roof but thankfully it was able to work for Savannah's party and it meant the world to me and David. The girls also loved having all their Grandparents, Uncle and Aunt under one roof and a huge thank you to my BIL (brother-in-law) who got a family picture of us on Savannah's special day!
We had an awesome day celebrating Savannah and I'm so incredibly thankful that I have not just one but two beautiful, healthy, happy little girls that complete our family!
I'd love to see any of your birthday parties whether it was a 1st or 10th one! What were your themes? Are you a do-it-at-home party goer or a let's go to Chuck E Cheese planner?
Baby Savannah,
I can’t believe it has been an entire year since you were born. Seems like just yesterday I was dealing with every kick in the middle of the night and every TUM I took to settle the heartburn.
It was a shock to know that I’d deliver you in such a hurry but your health was of the utmost importance to your dad and me. I was much calmer this time around delivering you, I knew what to expect and when I heard you cry it brought tears to my eyes. I was so thankful to the nurse that sat with you next to me while I got stitched up so we could just stare at each other. You were 6 lbs, 2 oz., just 6 oz smaller than your big sister, but you haven’t stopped growing and are catching up with her quick.
I think that slightly early arrival set the stage to the little lady you’d become. You do things on your terms from doing whatever it takes (screaming, crying, charming) to get exactly what you want. You and me? We’re a lot alike. Just like me, your happy temper can go from 0 to 60 in about a millisecond. I don’t blame you, we just know what we like, right baby girl? I can dig a little feistiness, but please don’t make me regret saying that when you are a teenager.
Despite your persistence, you have blossomed into such a cutie, and are quick to make your daddy and me smile or laugh. My heart swells each morning when I get you up, you are always smiley and happy after a good night’s sleep, which I’m thankful you took to quickly like your sister. You love watching our ceiling fans and you’re very aware of all your surroundings.
You can play independently but prefer being in the same room as your big sis. She makes you smile the most, and we get such joy watching you come at her and “talking” to her. When you’re not admiring your sis, you are trying to climb up my leg. You are absolutely a mama’s girl. I jokingly call you my “stage 5 clinger.” Don’t tell anyone, but I secretly love it since your sister is such a daddy’s girl, but I do hope you find your independence in the years ahead.
You seem to be taking after your sister in the milestone department.
Here we are at one year old and like her you have two bottom teeth and
you are crawling and attempting to take steps. This isn’t my first rodeo
as a parent…so I’m not pushing you to do anything I know you will
achieve it all in your own time.
You make me melt every day, and I can’t imagine life without you in our family. I can’t even write this without getting choked up. You seriously have filled my heart in a spot I didn’t even know existed until you came along.
Baby girl, I just love you. I tell you that about 50 times a day when I cover you with kisses, and I have no intentions of ever stopping. You’re our Bap Bap, our Savannah Grace, and most importantly our baby. You make us all smile. Thank you for bringing our family such immense joy.
I love you to the moon and back, there are no words to express the love I feel for you. I look forward to every new year with you and watching you become the amazing person you are destined to be.
I love you...Happy Birthday...
Mama
I can’t believe it has been an entire year since you were born. Seems like just yesterday I was dealing with every kick in the middle of the night and every TUM I took to settle the heartburn.
It was a shock to know that I’d deliver you in such a hurry but your health was of the utmost importance to your dad and me. I was much calmer this time around delivering you, I knew what to expect and when I heard you cry it brought tears to my eyes. I was so thankful to the nurse that sat with you next to me while I got stitched up so we could just stare at each other. You were 6 lbs, 2 oz., just 6 oz smaller than your big sister, but you haven’t stopped growing and are catching up with her quick.
I think that slightly early arrival set the stage to the little lady you’d become. You do things on your terms from doing whatever it takes (screaming, crying, charming) to get exactly what you want. You and me? We’re a lot alike. Just like me, your happy temper can go from 0 to 60 in about a millisecond. I don’t blame you, we just know what we like, right baby girl? I can dig a little feistiness, but please don’t make me regret saying that when you are a teenager.
Despite your persistence, you have blossomed into such a cutie, and are quick to make your daddy and me smile or laugh. My heart swells each morning when I get you up, you are always smiley and happy after a good night’s sleep, which I’m thankful you took to quickly like your sister. You love watching our ceiling fans and you’re very aware of all your surroundings.
You can play independently but prefer being in the same room as your big sis. She makes you smile the most, and we get such joy watching you come at her and “talking” to her. When you’re not admiring your sis, you are trying to climb up my leg. You are absolutely a mama’s girl. I jokingly call you my “stage 5 clinger.” Don’t tell anyone, but I secretly love it since your sister is such a daddy’s girl, but I do hope you find your independence in the years ahead.
You make me melt every day, and I can’t imagine life without you in our family. I can’t even write this without getting choked up. You seriously have filled my heart in a spot I didn’t even know existed until you came along.
Baby girl, I just love you. I tell you that about 50 times a day when I cover you with kisses, and I have no intentions of ever stopping. You’re our Bap Bap, our Savannah Grace, and most importantly our baby. You make us all smile. Thank you for bringing our family such immense joy.
I love you to the moon and back, there are no words to express the love I feel for you. I look forward to every new year with you and watching you become the amazing person you are destined to be.
I love you...Happy Birthday...
Mama
