Party Numero Uno

So, I've had this one written for weeks in the draft folder, and I can't remember why I never published it. I think I was holding out to get some extra pictures and video from our parents. The few that I snapped on my phone will have to suffice for now.  Here's to a Sunday night on blogger!

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Since it has been a few weeks since Doster’s first birthday party, I thought I would take a few minutes and jot down my memories before they fade even more.  

We decided to keep the guest list to just family members this year.  Our house didn't seem big enough to have kiddos and their parents over, and the thought of having more than one tot wobbling around really freaked me out.  Next year, I vow to have the party somewhere that Doster can invite his crew.

I chose the fish theme, because it’s awesome.  Maybe every party for the rest of his life will be fish-themed, because I like it so much.  Just kidding, James has already been plotting some sort of super-hero/star-warsian masterpiece in his head for one day…

James and I made this invitation with PowerPoint—cute, right? 

After we planned out what we wanted to eat (BBQ chicken), the rest kind of took care of itself.  We ate, drank, watched a video*, and enjoyed the smash-y-est smash cake you've ever seen.

Showing off Doster's Monthly Photo Sessions

Doster LOVED soaking in all of the attention from all of the people that love him the most!

Ready for his party!

 Random food pictures, because I love how it all turned out!

 I'm a little obsessed with how cute the cupcakes and cake turned out.  We ordered them from Whole Foods because dye and fake sugar scare me a little (only for Doster, I eat anything, obviously).   James really wanted to order a variety of cupcakes, but I really wanted a unified look.  I caved and went with the variety, but tied them together with little flags that I made out of paper and tooth picks.  It seemed to be a good compromise, and I think they are totes adorbs. 

   

My brother, Uncle John, created the most beautiful video with highlights of Doster’s first year.  I started balling immediately.  Even though I knew the basics (I had seen the pictures and picked out most of the songs beforehand) I was very emotional when it all came together.   Thank you so much, John! (sorry, file is way to big for blogger, and the music is way too copyright protected for youtube-- come over and watch it sometime!)

After the video, it was time to sing the birthday song, and give Doster a try at his cake.  It only took a few minutes and he destroyed it.  It was so much fun watching him.  He WENT for it!  And then smeared it all over his hair.  After a quick birthday party bath, we were back in business.

                                                      

James and I had an amazing time with our families, and we are so thankful for the love and generosity they've shown us.  We would not have made it through this year without their incredible support.   The party was a great way to thank them and celebrate how far we've come!