We celebrated Alex's birthday at our house with a small shin-dig with neighbors, a few family members and friends on Saturday, September 19th. We were super pleased how all the details came together and how beautiful (and hot!) of a day it was. Alex was a little overwhelmed with all of the attention and people and wasn't her usual smiley self, however no tears were shed.
Our menu included smoked pulled pork sliders, veggies and dip, homemade mac and cheese, watermelon and broccoli slaw, all made by my hubby and wonderful mother in law. I put them in charge of food for the party because they are much better chefs than me. Our cakes were made by whole foods, it was a special order of their chantilly cream. If you've never had it, go to Whole Foods right now and try it, it is the best cake I've ever had. It has fresh blueberries and raspberries between two layers and is the best vanilla flavor with a slight hint of almond. The icing is also to die for. We had a big cake for the guests and a mini 4 inch cake made. Favors were pink lollipops and jelly beans.
Almost all of my decor came from Etsy. I am putting links to the shops if you are interested. I was asked a lot if I made the stuff, and no I am not crafty, but I can think of really good ideas and buy them :) Cake topper for Smash Cake here.
1st birthday printable available here.
One banner available here.
12 months banner available here.
Note the Ohio State score on the TV.
Shoutout to all of our party guests
Paige, our neighbor. Will be a great babysitter in a few years. Alex loves her.
Most of the kids at the party!
More neighborhood kids.
Ethan and Alex=love.
Baby love with Alexandra and Louis.
Susanne and Holly (also photobombing is Dolly)
The Renshaw Clan + a few.
Alex loves her Grandma Suz
The CAKE SMASH.
And at lasts, the presents.
Thank you to everyone who came, for making it such a memorable first birthday!
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