First Birthday Parties Are Fun
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We celebrated sweet little Anna girl yesterday with a small gathering of family and a couple very special friends. It was just right. Thanks for all the well-wishes and happy birthday's yesterday.
Made her sweet little hat after downloading this digital hat pattern from Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs and reading this tutorial from Childhood 101. Totally a last minute thing and throughout the process I was so happy and thankful that I am a scrapbooker/crafter who has random supplies on hand (like extra fabric pieces and wonder under and trims).
The poms are from this wonderful etsy shop Pom Love. I love them and will be moving them into her room.
I found this ceramic number one at an antique store in the beginning of January - it made for a nice centerpiece with some white tulips.
And the birthday girl? She was so happy (even when she had decided that yesterday was a really good day not to take a nap until about 4pm). This shot of Chris and I each holding her hand while everyone sang Happy Birthday is probably my favorite.
She didn't dive into the cake like I thought she might (she's definitely a grabber) but enjoyed a few bits before she was ready to get out of the chair and go play.
Anna got a new chair for her birthday. A nice little match to the one that Simon has had and used since he was two or three (from Pottery Barn kids). I took this photo of the two of them the other day:
Lovely party. Lovely family & friends. Lovely sweet little girl.
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She's so cute! I love the "siblings in their chairs"-pic. Happy new year, Anna! Being one seems to be so much more exciting than just "x months". :-)
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Thank you for sharing with us Anna's first birthday! I feel like I've shared in her growing up and it's just such a joy to see your love radiate through her and Simon! The idea for the chairs is wonderful. We have two children, our son Tony is 5 years old and our daughter Liliana is 9 months old and this would be such a great gift for them this year!
Enjoy your beautiful family!
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awesome! I love the shot of the two kids in their chairs (I love PBK). first b-day parties rock!
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Ali,
Thank you for sharing your family moments with us. It's always fun to log in and see what's up.
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WOW! She's one already! She is adorable! I love the decorations. I was just deciding what I was going to do for Addison 1st Birthday. Love the Pom, might have to steal that idea :)
Tara
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How beautiful - your daughter is so sweet and you have such style. Congratulations to you all on the first year!
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love everything about the party. great photos. what a sweet-looking little girl. they grow up so fast, don't they?
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It looked like it was a lovely day. She is just so pretty. Also, I love your jacket... (I've got the same one, Duck fan here)... but aren't you a Beaver? :)
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Happy Birthday, sweet Anna!
I love the picture of Simon and Anna in the chairs. You can tell how much he loves her.
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Ok, I love our sister's blog too and I have to say she looks like Jessica in that last shot!
One is fun! Thanks for sharing these sweet images!
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Yes - but we root for both teams unless they are playing each other.
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Looks like she had a lovely day. And nothing better than making your own decisions when you are 1. Both of mine wouldn't have a morning nap on their party day. Seemed they knew something was going on. Even though both parties didn't start till after their normal nap time! I love seeing the photos on your wall. Would love to know more. I would like to update my own.
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Precious time Ali
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Sweet precious Anna girl - happy birthday, it sure looks like it was!
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soooooo adorable!! 1st birthdays are the BEST!! Happy Birthday, big girl!!
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She is absolutely precious!
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Wow a year already! She is adorable Ali! I hope she had a blast!
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Wow, I can't believe it has been a year since you had Anna! I just had to say she is the most adorable baby girl I think I have ever seen. Her smile is priceless and just looking at her always makes me smile.
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful blessing with us! The pictures are wonderful and that Anna is so beautiful! I can't believe she is 1 already! It seems like just yesterday you were sharing her newborn photos with us! Love the photo of you and Anna on the wall to the left! Hugs from Conroe, TX!
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Love the picture of Simon and Anna in their chairs! So precious!
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