A's First Birthday Party

Aidan & Mommy getting ready for the big party!

On Saturday we invited some family and friends over to celebrate Aidan's first birthday!  I was super excited because I'd spent the last month or so preparing and making things for his party.  My inspiration came from (OK, so I totally just copied her) the amazingly creative Jess at The Macs (see my favorite blogs on the right).  It was a lot of fun to prepare for and even more fun to participate in!

We included a paper in the invitation asking friends to write a note to Aidan that we placed in a time capsule for him to open on his 18th birthday.  

 Cupcakes!

 With my new sewing machine (yay!), I sewed circles of scrapbook paper together to make garland.  So easy!  The photoprop centerpieces are all on this table (pre-party) because it was so windy.  I don't think I got a good picture of them actually on the tables.  Bummer.

 Aidan's one year timeline.

 We had Orange Crush to match, but it was so hot, we had to keep them cool!  The blue cooler doesn't really go with the theme...oops!

Our little one year old - slightly overwhelmed by all the fun he is having!

 Aidan enjoyed his cupcake very much!

 Auntie Christie & Uncle Alex serving root beer floats!  Yum!

 

We used the photoprops to take pictures of each family that came.

 All the kids wanted to help Aidan open his gifts.  They were such good helpers!

Daddy & his favorite birthday boy.

 Aidan was way more interested in the crayon than he was the candle.

We were so blessed by all the family and friends that came to celebrate Aidan's special day with us.  Our families were wonderful, as always, and helped so much.  They set up, cleaned up, and worked throughout the party to make sure it went without a hitch.  Thank you, family!  Our friends made it so much fun.  And to think that we didn't even know them a year ago.  God has richly blessed us in them.  We are so grateful and thankful.

A's party was such a joyous celebration - one that we will remember for years to come!

Grandpa Chuck rode his motorcycle down for A's birthday!  He even stayed two days to spend extra time with Aidan and allow Mommy & Daddy to go out...TWICE!

 Aidan enjoyed sitting on Grandpa's motorcycle.  As soon as he's old enough, I'm sure he'll be excited to go for a ride!

Thanks, Grandpa!  We love you!