I will say that Rainie was a little bit of inspiration to me. She has been planning Talon's party pretty much since he was born. She is NOT a procrastinator (I guess that title is reserved for me.) So - about 6 weeks before her birthday, when Rainie literally had everything completely done for Talon's Carnival Party - I thought I better get started. And, crafting - I did.
I will say....I had a LOT of party inspirations:
A.Party Style
The TomKat Studio
Swanky Pear
You will say - I pretty much re-created all my favorites from all my inspirations. I was definitely laughed at with my spreadsheet-ing and lists and crafts. But, that's okay. It was fun. And you only turn 1 - once...right??!!
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| Welcome to the Party!! |
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| Aren't these adorable!!! Thanks Ash for making them!!! |
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| Ribbon Topiary made especially for the day. |
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| Ribon/Picture garland...it's now hanging in Charlie's room. |
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| This is a VERY popular design for the cake. Thanks a.Party Style for the idea. But, most importantly - thanks to my Aunt Renee's friend Diane for making the cutest cake ever! |
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| Yummmmmmmy Cookies. The Cookie Bar. |
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| Closer picture of the cookie bar. |
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| Take home bags made from Brady's lunch sacks that I had laying around. |
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| More cookies. Some bought - some homemade. All delicious! |
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| Isn't this so true? |
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| My HB Banner made for Charlie. I love these darn banners! |
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| The birthday girl and her super cute Etsy dress. |
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| Awwww....no crying at your party! |
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| Ready for sleep....cookie coma. |
Thank you to everyone for making this such a great birthday. It's the very last 1st birthday that I will plan and boy oh boy did I have fun planning.......and eating the cookies!
I'm sorry we had to miss it- looks like it was a lot of fun! Happy birthday to Charlotte!
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