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We had C's birthday party on Oct. 24th. His actual birthday was a Tuesday, and that following Saturday was Halloween. My Mom helped me plan it, and it was going to be casual, but fun. Grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, a bounce house for the kids. My parents have the PERFECT backyard for a party. A gazebo (built by my Dad) a beautiful brick patio, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor heater.
I got there at 1 to set up. We put out the banquet tables, all the chairs. We put the table cloths down, filled the snack trays with pub mix. I put the high chair banner and balloons on his high chair. The fire was started, the heater was lit, the bounce house was out. Everyone was set to arrive at 3. At 2:50? It started to rain.
I wanted to cry. I think my Mom actually did.
So, as guests started arriving, everyone pitched in, broke everything down, and hauled it to the garage. It was a redneck birthday party!! LOL! We were pretty bummed, because we all had to cram in the garage, and the kids couldn't use the bounce house.
But, it all turned out ok in the end. It was a great time. Carson did really well, and let pretty much anybody hold him. He was even going up to people he hadn't been around since he was 2 months old, and asking to be picked up. He was NOT interested in eating, even the cake. He took a few bites, but wasn't that into it. So we don't really have any messy smash cake pictures. He also wasn't into opening presents. But, once those bad boys were opened, he was DEFINITELY into the toys!
Snuggling with Mama
The cake! Jessica helped me make it, and I am REALLY proud of how it turned out!
In his party hat and shirt. Jess made the shirt, I helped make the hat. Interested? Check out her awesome Etsy shop!
Hey! It's my birthday and I'm ONE!
The banner said "Happy Birthday Carson"
I painted the monkey on the pot!
Daddy, Carson and his Grandma Gloria, Tom's Mom
These were the center pieces, one on each table.
The older kids had a blast with the pinata!
Eating his cake. He wasn't that into it, but he sure looked cute!
12 comments:
Precious! That cake is AMAZING! Excellent job. That does suck about that rain, but I'm glad that the day still turned out well.
Happy 1st Birthday Carson!!!
Bummer about the rain, but it looks like you pulled through and had a great party! Cute centerpieces, and the cake is AMAZING! I can't believe you made it yourself, fabulous job! Funny that C wasn't interested in the cake, go figure. You just never know what our babies will be interested in that day. LOL
Happy 1 year Carson!!
Megan, the cake,centerpieces...it all looks great!! What a pain that it started raining, sounds like it would have been the PERFECT party to be at! Looks like everyone still had a great time!
Very cute!!! Love the cake. Bummer about the rain. That happened at Jack's party a few years ago. :(
Wow I wish I could make that kind of cake. Mine always turn out looking like curious george made it. LOL
That party looks like fun and the cake is amazing!
Nice-looking party! Makes me want to be 1 again! Happy Bday chunky monkey!
Looks like yall had a blast despite the crummy weather! Libby wasn't that into her first birthday cake either. By age 2, she was all over it!
Oh how adorable! Looks like everyone was having a good time and WOW... that cake makes me look like a total slacker, LOL :)
That cake is amazing! Like C, Violet wasn't interested in her cake either. Too bad! More for us :)
You did a great job on the cake! Looks like everyone had a blast!!
The cake was so cool! I am totally jealous, I want to learn to work with fondant. Happy, happy birthday to your ADORABLE boy. Here's to MANY more happy memories!
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