There are so many adorable themes you can pick for little kids birthday parties, especially for the 1st one (and really it’s more for Mom and Dad, since baby could obviously care less) I decided on a little farm theme.
I started by making these banners a few weeks before the big event. They were very time consuming, but of course always worth the effort in the end.
The bigger banner along the back wall had little tiny cowboy hats and golden cowbells strung along with it.
I just punched two little holes into the side of the hat to string it on.
Maybe you noticed, or maybe you didn’t, but since I’m going to point it out to you, it’s probably all you’re going to see from now on, it was like the elephant in the room for me, but whatever.
In some of the pictures above you might have noticed that my frame was empty. Well that’s because some people’s idea of 1 hour developing is approximately 2 days. So the frame sat empty for his birthday. But through the power of Photoshop I added in the picture I wanted. (Trust me, all you’re going to see in every picture is that darn, blank frame)
A red frame that I took out the glass and added a burlap background and a little metal 1.
We kept the food really simple and had hotdogs, corn on the cob, watermelon and macaroni cheese.
And of course, milk to drink. (and apple juice!)
(to make this milk bottle, I just bought a plain white bottle and added black letter stickers to the side)
I made him a little chocolate cow cake. (which was a nightmare… it always is. Words of advice, don’t buy the sheets of colored fondant, they are garbage)
Finn was very excited about his cake and of course the attention and singing was holding him captive…
Until he tried to reach out and touch the candle. (I’m actually looking forward to watching the video of this, because we all screamed at the same time as he reached for it)
He didn’t make as much as a mess as I thought he would, but that doesn’t really surprise me either, his personality isn’t really wild and crazy either.
I only got him one present (the farm to match his birthday theme) but then I felt kind of bad, so last minute I bought him a little phone and I am glad I did, because he loved it.
Ava made Finn all sorts of farm themed cards with red barns and door that swing open and closed to reveal a hidden Happy Birthday. She is very creative and takes birthday cards very seriously.
One very tired and very happy little birthday boy.
Just wanted to say hi. Found your blog on pinterest. I pinned the apples with marsh-mellows for teeth and am going to use that for my daughter's birthday with her class at school next week. Before I do I wanted to check the source. Thanks for that great idea! Also just have to say that this is one of the cutest 1 year bday themes ever! My kids are all turning 4, 6, 8 and 10 really soon. Makes me wish I had another baby or could rewind time! Your baby is so precious. So, so cute. Thanks for sharing. Much aloha, malia
Posted by: Malia | October 27, 2011 at 02:29 AM
Freak girl, you are the bomb. I wish I had an ounce of your creativity. Love it.
Posted by: Domestic C.O.O. | October 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Adorable!!!!!! All of it! You are amazing.
Posted by: Lynn | October 07, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Looks fantastic! Happy birthday "little" Finn :D
Posted by: Amanda | October 06, 2011 at 06:33 PM
What an adorable party and birthday boy!! Thanks for sharing, I always love your posts :)
Posted by: Sarah @ Crafting and Creativity | October 06, 2011 at 12:42 PM