So I think I jinxed the weather for Elizabeth’s 1st birthday party when I chose a “You are my sunshine” theme. February 8th was an overcast, grey day – and at 2 pm , right on cue, it started sprinkling. As they say – we make plans, and God laughs! 🙂
Luckily, we reserved a pavilion at the park for the party, so Elizabeth and all our guests were able to stay dry. And, although the weather didn’t cooperate, we brought our own sunshine – with lots of great friends and family there to share in the celebration. Here are some highlights from the festivities…
The Decorations:
Birthday banner – created by PopsSpecial poster listing all El’s fave things – made by GrampyEl’s 1st bday was my deadline for updating her baby bookGramps also created these cute table tents with pics of El throughout her first year
The Food:
Here’s the spread – we opted for wraps and popcorn chicken as the main dishes.My sunshine cupcakes – they came out really cute. Thanks to the aunties for their help in decorating!
These were the hit of the party – fruit kebabs in colors of the rainbow. My mom slaved over these – and it was worth it!We had to have hummus – one of Elizabeth’s fave foods.
The Party:
Gran with Lori and TedAunt Sue, Matt and John B. with meMaggie and Rex with Gran and ElDrew, Pops and John B looking very coolLaura and Rhett with Layla – Lizzie’s friendClif and his family showed up just in time for the cake smashing!So excited for our precious baby girlLizzie and me with Auntie Erin MaryPosing with GrampyOur pavilionBIg boy JoeyPhoto break with Clarissa and AlexAllison and IzzyJamie, Dennis and ReeceKristina and meLizzie with her happy hour buddy, Maggie 🙂Brad, mi lami Gina and El – they drove over from Orlando to join in the fun! 🙂Auntie Erin and GramiMaggie and RexMatt and Auntie KerryGran, Aunt Sue and MattYay for a new bathing suit – can’t wait to take Lizzie swimming again!And she’s getting into her presents…Kristina and JeffParty girl!
You might be wondering where the cake smash photos are…..I’m going to save those shots for their very own post. It was quite the sight so stay tuned….
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