" I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that LOVING is the best calorie burner. I believe kissing. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles." ~Audrey Hepburn

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

1st Birthday Party! We're going to the BEACH!

For Cru's first birthday we had a beach party with plenty of things to get WET in! One of Cru's most favorite things, is water...so I planned a party just around that!


The Beach...


The food tent...

I made WAY to much food, but I kind of got carried away with the theme...
We had "Jellyfish Sandwiches"




Sand Dollar Pudding, Riptide Watermelon, Whale Crackers, Sandbar Potatoes, Sea Salt Chips, Shark Bait, Fish and Chips, Fresh Sea Water and much more...
I thought the cupcakes turned out darling...I tinted the icing blue and made shark fins out of fondant, quite the process, but totally worth it.
The slip n slide was quite a hit, I put liquid dish soap on it to make the kids go faster and they loved it! The little ones just liked that it made "bubbles"








The birthday boy waiting for his guests to arrive...
Cru LOVED his cake and did so well! He dove right in. It was cute, he wouldnt even look at the cake, he was just looking around, looking at everyone else watching him and just kept dipping his hand in the cake, it was hysterical.

My dad got Cru an electric 4 Wheeler, and the kid is obsessed! (more pics to come of this). It took him 2 tries to figure out how it worked...when I saw him out on the sport court riding it, I was seriously shocked! He looked like such a big boy riding it all by himself! So sad!!!

The party favors were sea creature sand molds wrapped in fish net with a tag that read "We're WHALEY glad you come".
I still can't believe my baby is 1! Where did that year go?



Cru was such a happy boy the entire day. He came out at 11:30 and stayed outside and played while we cleaned up till about 5! He was in heaven!


Even though I know he wont remember his first birthday party, I know he had a blast...I wouldnt have wanted it any other way!


Thanks to everyone who came and played and especially thanks to my mom for all she helped me do!!! I couldnt have done it without her!!!

11 Love Notes:

Alisha said...

Super cute!!

Summer said...

Oh my gosh- that picture of him on the 4-wheeler gives me a heart attck! What a super cute party!! He looks like he had a ton of fun- way to go! ;D

Megs said...

Cute theme! I love it. I can't believe how fast time flies!

Chels said...

Everything looks so perfect! I am like you and go waaaay overboard with parties, but I love it! I wish we could have been there to be a part of it. He is still as darling as can be.

JeN!cE said...

How darling! I cant believe how cute it all turned out, actually, I lie, its YOU! OF COURSE it turned out adorable! Im so sad we missed it. Love you and Cru.

Erin said...

Will you plan my kids' birthday parties? Such a great idea! Happy Birthday Cru!

Erin Downs said...

So cute! Look how big Cru looks on his 4 wheeler! I love 1st birthdays :) We always go ALL OUT on their 1st birthday and I think its a blast for everyone. You did great and I'm totally putting dish soap on our slip in slide ASAP ;)

kalie said...

Shelby, how cute! You are an awesome mom. I love the cupcakes, especially. Your post and the one about Cru at one year got me all teary! It's sad how fast they grow, but I love what you wrote down and what you want to remember.

NatRat said...

You out did yourself Rachelle! Everything turned out fantastic. That Cru is one lucky mama! Thanks for letting us be part of it!

Lauren said...

Oh my heavens rachelle, how fun are you! Ya that was totally me in the jean skirt! I will for sure pass along any fabulous deals I come across.

Rebecca said...

Best first birthday ever! All the kids that were there had so much fun! Great job hon!