Since Katie Beth's birthday fell around Easter this year, her party theme didn't require a lot of brainstorming. Bunnies, egg hunt, pastels...the perfect season for a first-birthday girl!
Invite compliments of Amanda Parker
We had a last-minute location change to Heritage Park, due to a few logistics, and it turned out to be the perfect place for us. And although a strong breeze put the kibosh on a few decorations I had planned, the weather couldn't have been better. It was a gorgeous day for a party in the park!
Best we could get of Mommy, Daddy and the Birthday Girl - who was teething and has a hand in mouth in every picture.
Yummy strawberry cake with cream-cheese frosting by The Cake Boutique.
My parents came in for the festivities, and we put them to work! That being said, I think they are glad they came! :) The least we could do is get a picture of them with the girl of the hour.
And I've already discussed Amanda's family's visit. But I haven't mentioned yet that Adam made egg salad from 2.5 dozen eggs and Amanda stayed up with me until midnight stuffing eggs and worked with my Mom to get most of the food, and all of the kids to the party on time. So wonderful to be able to celebrate a birthday with our family!
And it really does take a village...to throw a party!
Singing Happy Birthday
Blowing out the candle...
Make a wish KB!
"Oh well, this frosting is where it's at!"
A good time was had by all...
Ben and Cassia waiting on some grub
Tanya was super smart and brought their awesome bubble-sticks - what a hit!
Cassia and I setting up the spread
Here comes Katie Beth!
Hunting some eggs with Daddy
The best family shot we could get?! I tried to squat down to bring Ben into the shot...which is never something a short person wearing a knee-length dress should do. Ben, as you can see by the shoulder brush off, wanted no part of a picture. Katie Beth was a millisecond from squirming out of Tyler's arms. But if nothing else, it's a true snapshot of our current life. And I love it.
Such a fun day to get our friends and family together to celebrate our sweet baby's first year of life. I'm so thankful for everyone that took the time to be there, and those that were there in spirit too. Katie Beth simply had a mahvelous time!
She also score some major loot!
Getting a helping hand from big bro: a gift-opening pro.
Loving her chair from Grandma and Grandpa!
...and also Ben's hockey stick.
Ah, one party down, 17 to go! What? Well of course she'll want me to plan her 18th birthday...I mean, I may already have a theme, and napkins, and matching tshirts...
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Grandma and Grandpa had a wonderful time at the KB's party! We stood in awe of what her mommy and daddy were able to pull together as busy as their lives are these days! Happy Birthday to Katie Beth and congratulations on a successful first year in Chattanooga to the rest of the family!
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