10.25.2010

i no longer have a tiny baby.

i know i'm probably being rather dramatic, in my post title...but it's true.
my littlest is no longer a tiny baby.
he's 1.
1 year old.
no, i'm quite sure i was just birthing that boy (naturally, i might add) last week...how did he turn 1 so fast?

we celebrated the monkey with a paul frank/circus themed small bday party.
i'll let the pictures speak for themselves--it was fun!













the saddest part of the whole night.
he hated his smash cake.


happy birthday kohen scout!
we can't imagine what our life was like before you (although, i'm quite sure it involved a little bit more sleep--thank goodness you're cute, or i might kick you out to the curb, since you dislike sleeping through the night).

you are a perfect little anderson.
and we couldn't love you more.

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party details:
paul frank shirt/plates, napkins: target
paul frank cupcake toppers: printed off internet and made by me.
cake topper: made by me
polka dot fabric/striped fabric, red striped square basket, goodie bags, red stripe straws, tissue paper for poms:  hobby lobby
red and white twine: the twinery
ridiculously cute stickers: chickabug
(twine and stickers given to me as a gift, by those fabulous ladies that run those shops)
money spent?
approximately $30.
i love party planning, with a budget.
i think that's what i want to be when i grow up...a party planner.

38 comments:

  1. loooove

    happy birthday kohen!

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  2. $30? You are a genius! Gorgeous party and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kohen :)

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  3. That is seriously the most adorable children's birthday party I've ever seen. I love how you played with the patterns of shapes! The blue and red makes me swoon. Kudos too you, honey! Happy Birthday Kohen!!!

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  4. happiest birthday, little dude!!

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  5. so cute! make's me think we're ready to try for a boy :)

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  6. What a sweet party for a sweet little baby (oops, I mean 1 year old).

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  7. i can't believe he's 1 already! so crazy. the party looks like a blast... although Milo looks like he could care less. he cracks me up. also, he's overgrown Hadley bean... he looks like he might over take caedmon one day too... who's genes did he get?!!! one more thing... the word verification is "milky," ha. gross.
    love you,
    jenn

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  8. love the party details! what cute stuff... including the child.

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  9. you'd be the GREATEST party planner. I love when you share your parties :)

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  10. the miniature bunting is genius! so cute. :)

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  11. Super cute party pics! I can't believe Kohen's ONE!! Happy Birthday little man!

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  12. Fun Fun... your little man is cuteness! :)

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  13. His party looked fabulous!

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  14. $30 bucks? really? such great decorations for such a cute little fella :) thanks for the details. . . my little one is turning 3 soon so i guess i better start planning.

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  15. SUCH a cute party...and for $30 bucks?! amazing. love the red & turquoise together...my fav combo! such a precious family you have. :)

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  16. Adorable! Absolutely the cutest party ever, and the cutest kids ever! You have such a great eye for design!

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  17. such a fun party! I love those colors!! :) and $30 way to go!! that is awesome

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  18. looks like a great party. Be dramatic all you want, it's not easy watching them grow up so fast!

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  19. Cute, cute stuff! Peyton hated her cake, too. No fun!

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  20. Cute Party Emily! And I totally know what you mean.... I cried last year when my "baby" turned 1 and just last thursday she turned 2 ~ I'm not sure how that happened.....

    Happy Belated B-day Kohen ☺

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  21. PRECIOUS! Happy Birthday Baby Boy!

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  22. What an awesome party! Thanks for sharing, I love love the colors!

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  23. Very Cute! $30.00 your very savvy - I hope to follow your $30.00 party dec budget at my daughters
    2nd b-day.

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  24. LOVE the decorations - genius!

    ps - i stumbled upon your blog via smileandwave...and i think your family is just about the cutest ever.

    love from oregon!

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  25. looked like so much fun! happy birthday kohen!

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  26. This is just the cutest little party! Happy bday to your little guy!

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  27. love it! the theme is sooo cute! and i always love aqua and red... they were my wedding colors :)

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  28. Too cute!

    BTW, where did you get that cake plate with the wavy edges? I've been looking everywhere for one with no luck :(

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  29. Beautiful! You have inspired me for Calebs B-day! LOVE IT

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  30. Oh man Emily! Those decorations are awesome!!!

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  31. Wow! What an amazing decor! So cute!!

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  32. oh my goodness, so so cute, i love awesome adorable parties on a budget!! i bookmarked that chickabug site for my girlies' 1st bday next month!! thanks!

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  33. So dear!!! I love the color combination, and the TWINE... yay! Absolutely fabulous photos - I'm so happy to be featured on your fab blog - thank you! : )

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  34. Wish I had an ounce of your creativity. Your party decorations are super fantastic Em.

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  35. I love these party details!!

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  36. i was wondering…did you make the cupcake/cake stand? I LOVE IT! very cute party.

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  37. Hi! Loving the party you had for Kohen, would love to talk to you about featuring it. Email me at editor at BabyLifestyles dot com if you're interested to discuss further.

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