Party Time!

I came up with the theme for Caroline's first birthday party last fall.  I LOVE planning birthday parties for my kiddos, so I always try to figure out a theme early and get started with the planning and purchasing of party decor.  Caroline's room has a ballerina theme so I just tied the theme of her party into that- my little ballerina girl.  She obviously is not quite as graceful as a ballerina just yet, but she does love to get her groove on.  I also made the decision awhile back that I was going to have her party in the morning time, breakfast time.
So armed with my ballerina theme and menu I set off to two of my favorite places for party ideas...Pinterest and Catch My Party.  Duh!  I absolutely love these sites because you can get ideas for ANYTHING...food, decor, party outfits, cakes, invites, etc.  I started putting things together a week before the party to try and change my normal procrastinating ways in order to have the party ready.
The morning of the party went pretty smoothly.  My very bestest friend Ashley, who is an AMAZING hostess of gatherings, came early to help set up all the food and drink and she made it look fabulous!! I don't know what I would do without this girl!  My sister and mom are always big helpers as well! Love them and thank you to all three of you!! The party was a success!  I am so grateful for the wonderful people that our children have in their lives and to everyone for making it out to celebrate Caroline!

The invite:

The decor:

 My amazing sister created this and it turned out absolutely perfect!

 Party favors: Chocolate bars and lollipops

Mimosa Bar

 Monthly pictures banner.  It was sweet to see how my girl has grown.

Main table.  Again my sister did a fabulous job on the ceiling.  I had a vision and she made it work!

 Breakfast is served!

Donuts, donut holes, pigs in a blanket, fruit cups, and a mini cereal bar

 And of course cake/cupcakes (This was not my first option on a cake design but it turned out cute)

 Additional beverages

Birthday outfit. This was one of the best pics I got at the party. She was a busy girl. More coming from her 1 year photos

Cake time!  I totally expected this girl to eat her cake simply because she LOVES her food, but she even did better than I predicted :)

 "Hmm maybe I'll just see what this feels like first"

 And the taste test "Yum!"

 "This is so good" Haha again she is my chunky food loving girl!

Lots of loved ones at the party but here are a few in pictures 

Aunt Erica- party assistant :)

 Grandma and Caroline

 Caroline and her Mimi (Waylon's mom)

 The Ashleys and Aunt Erica.  My bff on the right was my party assistant extraordinaire!

 Made me so happy that my brother, Uncle Matt, took a few hours off from his shift to come to the party for Caroline.  He's a Dallas firefighter who is single if there are any single ladies out there ha!

Noah was too busy playing with his cousins to want anything to do with pictures

Again the party was fantastic!  God has truly blessed Waylon and I with some wonderful people in our life.  Thank you to all who came to celebrate our little girl!

Invitation:  HPaperCo via Etsy
Birthday 'one' shirt: Olive and Birdie via Etsy
Tutu: Tutu Fairy via Etsy
Cake and cupcakes: Target bakery
All custom banners, labels, cake topper, water bottle covers, favor labels, thank you cards: Little Apple Desgins via Etsy