August 4, 2012

Party

We were so lucky to have friends and family in town for Vivian's 1st Birthday. Unfortunately we didn't get any of our own pictures but everyone was gracious enough to share theirs with us. Here is a collection of the best ones.














Decorations Highlights

How Many Cheerios are in the Jar?

Dessert Bar that included Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Meringues, Almond Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and a Pink Rose on Top, Pink and White Iced Animal Cookies, Almond and Strawberry Macaroons, Strawberry Wafer Cookies, Homemade Sangria, and Vivian's Mini Strawberry Cake, which she devoured.

Monthly Pictures


Guest Favors - Homemade Watermelon Birthday Jam - Spread the Joy!
This is now a tradition I suppose. Derrick and I made Grape Wedding Jam for favors at our Reception. Those said Spread the Love. I think it will be neat to continue to do it for other big occasions.

Tissue Paper Tassel Garland


Our regular food included Chicken Salad Croissants, Steak with Blue Cheese and Sauteed Onions on French Bread, Muffelettas, Shrimp Cocktail, PBJ, Veggie Platter, Fruit Platter with Homemade Dip, Water and Lemonade.

I tried to make as many things as I could. I made the Happy Birthday Pennant, the Tissue Paper Garland, the Pom Poms on the mantel, the Monthly Pictures accents, I wrapped the flower vases in pink lace, I made the dessert trays out of candle stick holders that I had and dollar store serving trays, the Watermelon Jam, the photo booth set up, and the picture frames for the activities and favors were spray painted and glittered and the signs inside were handmade/designed. I wish we were able to get into the party room prior to everyone arriving so that I could have taken proper pictures. Maybe next time. (and that's not to say I don't appreciate the pictures that everyone took)

I really enjoy planning and hosting parties. The only problem is I get so entranced in the whole thing I usually can't sleep well. Oh well, it's still one of my favorite things to do.

I hope everyone had a great time. I know that we did, especially Vivian. She really enjoyed hosting her party and I think she did an excellent job of mingling with everyone. Cheers to a great year #2!

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