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Monday, November 12, 2012

Milk & Cookies -- Jake's 1st Birthday Party

Jake's 1st birthday party was the happiest of days! I decided on a theme reflecting two of Jake's favorite things -- milk & cookies. And then I maybe went a little overboard. But it was all so much fun!
The best part was getting to have my entire family there. Jordan and Nicole came to town for the weekend, and April flew back from Korea that afternoon which meant we also got to have Alex and Tasha at the party. And, because my cousins are awesome, they came to play, too. My sister Heidi helped a ton, which is maybe why her's is the first name Jake learned after "Dada" and "Mama."

Jakey was super happy the entire day, as usual, and he loved all of the attention. That sweet boy was absolutely beaming when we sang "Happy Birthday!" Of course, the party was a few days before his actual birthday, so we saved the cake and made a little cookie-cake instead. It all turned out so well and we were thrilled we got to celebrate Jake's big day with so many people that we love.
The invitation! This picture of Jake kills me. We were in the middle of the move, so we went with a postcard company that printed and mailed them for us and it worked perfectly. Speaking of perfect, the quote on hte back: "Think... what a better place the world would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies & milk about 3 o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." Doesn't that sound heavenly? I smile just thinking about it. Now, onto the details and the day:
My sweet Grandma made it to the party:
My Aunt Sydna brought her old "Milk and Cookies" book, which Krysta then read to Jakey. So sweet.
Time for the homemade chocolate chip cookie pinata! My cousin Camille got a big hit on the cookie,
and then we let Jake finish it off.
Singing to the birthday boy:
And then he washed it all down with a sippy.
Happy day, baby boy!

15 comments:

  1. Your party photos are so adorable!! The theme is absolutely perfect, and so creative!!

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  2. Does this mean your photos have been recovered??? I sure hope so!!! He's so cute and everything looks adorable!

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  3. This looks so awesome!! You have the funnest parties. Happy Birthday baby Jake!

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  4. he's so cute!!! and love his excitement. you did a great job with the decorations!

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  5. This is the cutest idea EVER. And perfectly executed!!!

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  6. I can't believe your sweet boy is already a year old! What a darling party. He's a lucky little guy to have such great parents. He's a doll!

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  7. aw, that is an awesome theme. So so cute! Love the decorations and sugar cookies are my #1 favorite

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  8. Oh myyyyy goodness! CUTEST party ever! Jake is so lucky to have such amazing parents :)

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  9. Seriously, he had the greatest 1st birthday ever! I love it all. I'm sad I missed it, too. :( Next year for sure, I'll be there! haha

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  10. Oh my goodness!!! What a little stud muffin :) he is just too precious! I love the family pictures and the party decor!!! cute cute cute! Love it!!!!

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  11. This turned out so cute! I almost did a cookies and milk theme for Kaylies first birthday too (i saw the cute idea on pinterest). can you believe your baby is one?! time flies so fast its such a bittersweet thing!

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  12. This turned out so cute! I almost did a cookies and milk theme for Kaylies first birthday too (i saw the cute idea on pinterest). can you believe your baby is one?! time flies so fast its such a bittersweet thing!

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  13. Great idea for a party! I love seeing Krysta on your blog. She is a stud!

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