{i’ve been meaning to share these photos for weeks.}
i snapped them on a sick day…zoey had just woken up from a 2 1/2 hour nap. she was groggy but cuddly, so we hung out in her room for awhile – reading books, playing peekaboo under blankets, and naming the things we could see out her bedroom window. i couldn’t resist getting a few photos, as the light in her room is so beautiful and bright that time of day.
…from our family to yours.
i mean, have you ever seen such a face?!
next time you’re having a bad day, remember this photo and be grateful that you’re not wearing a poopy diaper.
i’m so excited to finally share these photos with you! honestly, i was so proud of myself for throwing such a lovely affair, as everything went according to plan – the ice cream social theme was a hit, the weather was beautiful {although the wind was a bit rude}, zoey was the perfect hostess and we were surrounded by people we love. my goal was to have a party that was simple and crafty, with diy details. we threw blankets on the grass, asked people to bring lawn chairs, listened to oldies and ate ice cream. what could be better than that?!
details
chalk menu/signage – laura of mystics and mint
zoey’s dress – a gift from grandma dooley
my dress – urban outfitters
happy birthday banner – handmade with cardstock and yarn
blankets, glassware, lace tablecloths - thrift finds
streamer back drop – handmade by daddy
cereal tub – courtesy of our friend stephanie
cupcake – sweet arleens
favors – sugar cones dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. other materials – card stock, yarn, cellophane
invite {not shown} – handmade with cardstock. lettering printed from computer
photography – becky bet-eivaz
besides the ice cream “bar”, we served root beer and orange soda floats in mason jars. we also provided light snacks for the kiddos – melon balls, goldfish crackers and cheese cubes. for the adults – veggies and chips + dip.
cheers to a successful 1st birthday party!
and now, i must get to work planning taylor’s 12th…
taylor singing black and yellow {by wiz khalifa} to zoey…
isn’t she too young to be moving her body like that?!
i’m pooped. so pooped that now i’m under the weather. tired, congested…blah. who knew planning and having a one year old’s bday party would be so taxing?! and she didn’t even understand what was going on! she sat on a blanket and ate leaves. i bought her a delicious cupcake and she ate leaves. ah well.
i should have photos in a few days. and no, i’m not one of those parents who hired a photographer for the birthday party. our two good cameras are broken, my iphone was playing dj and i knew i wouldn’t have time to snap photos, so i asked a friend’s sister if she wouldn’t mind. i’m so pumped to see them!
until then, here are a few vague party snaps and one too many photos of our sweet little one year old.
enjoy!
1. napping with her best pals
2. preparing the party favors {until 1 am. nbd.}
3. this chick, overseeing party details. she walked around the garage, swinging her arms and barking orders.
4. the lovely laura of mystics + mint made this adorable sign for us!
5. zoey + her pal, dexter. they were born a week apart. we met his parents in our labor and delivery class.
6. party over, but party balloons still partying.
7. helping daddy “zoey proof” the house.
8. bathing in the big person tub! she was a little unsure of what to do. she sat on one foot the whole time.
this little girl is spectacular.
she flirts with boys and screams when she doesn’t get her way.
{not unlike most women i know.}
i cannot believe that in a month {minus one day} she will be a year old.
sigh.
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at 11 months she: has started giving open-mouthed kisses, has two top teeth coming in, is aaaallllmost walking, is more interested in “table” food, says uh-oh a lot, loves looking up and saying “oooooo”, makes a surprise face, points at everything and says “this”, and loves to dance {by dance, i mean bounce up and down or rock back and forth to music.} she’s pretty much the sweetest thing ever, albeit a little headstrong. keeps us on our toes, that’s for sure!
i just wanted to mention that zoey says ooooh and uh-ooooh and makes this cute “o” face while doing so // that she says bye when she waves, but she can’t say her b’s, so it comes out as dye // that she points at everything // that she claps at the end of her baby einstein video – or when she’s excited // that she’s been throwing both hands up in the air and laughing, like you would if you were on a roller coaster // that she says mama // and that last night, when she woke up screaming her face off – she only wanted me. i was the only one who could calm her down. she put her little head on my shoulder and sniffled and mewed like a kitten. it was precious.
i think we’re going to be best friends.
ps. speaking of moms and daughters…i’m guest posting over at reverie, today.
i’m quite certain this is a foreshadowing of things to come.
my little wren is 9 months old today.
she is probably the coolest thing i have going on right now. i mean look at her…she’s wearing hello kitty.
side note: taylor held my hand for a millisecond at open house last night. in front of his classmates.
add that to my cool factor.
happy weekend! i’m outie 5000.
ps. obsessed. right?!
