First Birthday Parties Are Fun

Hat
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). 

Room
The poms are from this wonderful etsy shop Pom Love. I love them and will be moving them into her room. 

Number1
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.

Handsandcake

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.

Birthdaycake
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. 

Meanna

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: 

Chairs
Lovely party. Lovely family & friends. Lovely sweet little girl.

Babydoll

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  1. Nikki Love says…
    02/12/2010

    a mini-me Ali :) I love it when you share the pics. And Simon's legs are sooooo LONG!!! He's growing like a weed :) Looks like it was a perfect 1st!

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  2. Kim @ Forever Daisies says…
    02/12/2010

    I LOVE this photo with the different size chairs

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  3. Debbie McIntyre says…
    02/12/2010

    She is such a sweet little character!

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  4. Fanny says…
    02/12/2010

    I love it! Thanks for sharing. I am about to celebrate my twin boys first birthday and it seems that this is exactly the kind of party I want to have for them. I follow your blog since we both were pregnant together. How fun! It seems that I know you already. You are an inspiration to me. God bless you.

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  5. Deirdre says…
    02/13/2010

    Ali, super cute. Thanks for sharing the amazing photos. Happy Birthday to Anna.

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  6. ReNi says…
    02/13/2010

    Happy birthday, sweet Anna :)

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  7. Gina says…
    02/13/2010

    I adore the photo of her holding onto you and Chris while everyone sings. And I simply adore the photo of her and Simon in their matching chairs! Adorable! Happy birthday (belated) to Anna - and happy birthing day to you, Ali!

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  8. Nanette says…
    02/14/2010

    Love it!!!!

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  9. Teri says…
    02/14/2010

    Happy Birthday to your sweet little angel baby girl. She is just adorable. I know she lights up your life. Excellent!

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  10. Helene says…
    02/14/2010

    She's so sweet! Happy birthday Anna!

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  11. Kay Gregory-Clark says…
    02/15/2010

    Anna is becoming so pretty, and she looks more like you, Ali, as time goes on. I'm anxious to see some layouts from these wonderful photos. I have a batch from my granddaughter's first birthday that I have yet to scrap.

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  12. Melissa Mann says…
    02/15/2010

    so cute!!

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  13. Megan says…
    02/16/2010

    Just got a chance to read this - love the inspiration as I have been dreaming of my daughters first birthday for at least three months - and it is still 4 months away. I would love to find a ceramic one like that. Love that she is a baldy still.

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  14. Teresa says…
    02/16/2010

    Ali- Happy (belated) Birthday to your sweet little Anna! I've really enjoyed watching her grow over the past year on your blog and have been inspired by your layouts of her (and Simon!). My little girl turns 1 on March 10th- so much fun! :) I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing which colors you chose for the poms? And did you pick a mobile instead of individual poms? We're working out details for a party next month and I love this idea, especially since her nursery could use a little color too. -Thank you!

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  15. Amanda says…
    02/16/2010

    Anna is such a sweetie! I love the photo of her with the cake by herself but love the one of her and Simon in their cute chairs even better :) Love the party decorations - I had been hoping to have some tissue paper pom-poms for my daughter's 1st birthday in May too so your pic is getting bookmarked for further inspiration :)

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  16. Philippines property says…
    02/17/2010

    Hi Its mhe again, visiting and reading along.. You have a nice house here.
    Deirdre G

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  17. isabel says…
    02/19/2010

    I'm always touched by your stories! Great year!! I love Simon and Anna in the chairs!

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  18. Tarren Young says…
    02/20/2010

    Some sweet stuff to entice right before tax refunds....

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  19. Erica says…
    02/20/2010

    I've been following your blog since early last year and I remember when you had your daughter. I was pregnant at the time as well and I can't believe it's already been a year! My daughter will be 1 in May. You have a beautiful family! Thanks so much for sharing!

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