the setup
So I thought I was going to do some big elaborate theme or something. So not the case. We decided to throw a party old school. It was pretty traditional. Pizza, salad and treats, presents, cake, play. That was pretty much the gist of it. The "theme?" It's Max's birthday? He's a baby? Really, I just picked out things that I liked, because who knows. Next year he might INSIST on a Wiggles birthday party or something [shudder].
Max's BIG cake (he ate a different mini one with the number 1 on it). It was yellow cake with my great grandma's recipe for chocolate frosting. mmm. I was happy that I didn't totally biff the big "M."
I made this banner by covering chip board letters with fun scrap book paper, modge podging like a good 'ole relief society gal and attaching them to some twine. The picture doesn't really do it justice, but I think this baby will making appearances at subsequent birthday parties.
The party hats. Made by cutting half circles out of heavy duty paper (two fit perfect on a 12x12 piece of paper), rolling them into cones, attaching curly paper and elastic on the inside. Lots of scotch tape was involved. of course their were GIRL hats and BOY hats.
a few of the guests
Poor Hadley. She got slimed by Max but was such a good sport. Sorry Haddy.
Uncle Jordan feeding Max some pizza. Notice the sauce all over his face. I am pretty sure that it was intentional on Jordan's part. =) Thanks to all our friends who made his day so special by coming. It was a long drive for some of you!! We appreciated it.
the festivities
we sang.
she blew, and we cheered and laughed (minus max).
He did this. . .
[are you hearing the tune "it's my party and I'll cry if I want to"...]
until we gave him this
he started out just picking at the frosting, but before long...
after cake, Max and his buddies played with some of his new toys.
here his is riding his cool new car from his mom and dad, and wearing an AMAZING hat my neighbor Natalie made.
Then we said goodbye and thanks to our guests.
Do you think he was TIRED??!! HAHA! Needless to say, he slept well that night.
my boo boo of the day. I can't believe I forgot to hand out our party bags! Hadley is the only one I remembered to give one to! Some hosts we turned out to be!! I will be delivering the ones I can to neighbors etc., but I was so bummed! They were brown paper take out boxes filled with bubbles, toy cars, candy necklaces (for his girlfriends), playdough, and those old school little plastic soldiers and cowboys and indians. So cute! Such a waste. Sorry guys!
That night we let him stay up way past his bed time and the three of us all snuggled on the couch. It was such a fun day. We can't believe our baby boy is one! Happy birthday! Thanks to all our friends for their love and friendship (and party help!). You made this day so special.
now I am not. I am at home, for better and for worse (let's just say the weather isn't quite the same as it was on my beautiful walk down to the san clemente pier this morning!). But Max and I missed Danny terribly. We are so glad to be together as a little family again! It was a fun, crazy, germ infested trip. Much more to come on Brittany's baby shower (the reason for going), her prego pics, and the details on what it feels like to be thrown up on by a one year old on multiple occasions. in public. *bonus feature* max's first trip to the ER (don't worry too much. it's our only option for out of state doc visits. gotta love insurance policies).
he started out just picking at the frosting, but before long...
That night we let him stay up way past his bed time and the three of us all snuggled on the couch. It was such a fun day. We can't believe our baby boy is one! Happy birthday! Thanks to all our friends for their love and friendship (and party help!). You made this day so special.
