Ya'll I was still cookin' in my slips and apron with my hair un-did when family started coming through the door. I tell you this to say, I didn't really have a lot of time to pause and take beautiful, thoughtful photos of the decor and what not, but lets be real, it doesn't really matter. It's all about Westley James turning one and Drew and I being a Mama and Dada for a whole year and all the people gathering in our home that love him too.
It was a packed house, a whirlwind, so much fun, lots of laughs and smiles and happiness. We really had a great time celebrating our son! OUR SON! Still catches my heart to say I HAVE A SON! HE IS ONE! AH! BEST!
So here are some photos I did managed to snap!
You notice those photos behind Westley? His growth photos from week one to one year!
My triumphant three layer cake and smash cake. I made the little flags from muslin and dowels and stamped "WESTLEY" and "ONE" on them. 
I made the centerpieces from tin planters I found at the Target dollar spot. I made the sails by cutting white card stock into sail shapes and then hot glued them to a dowel. The little flag is just red felt. I glued the dowel to the bottom of the tin and voila! SAILBOAT! I filled the tins with mint lifesavers and swedish fish in keeping with our nautical theme!
I made the flag bunting out of some fabric I had laying around. I just cut the little flags and hot glued them onto white rope cord I found at Micheals for $2.
He is opening a Powerwheel from his Pappy.
Pow-Pow-Powerwheel! King of the Road!
I cannot stop singing that.
Or being jealous because I totally wanted one of those my entire childhood.
I wonder if it can hold my weight...
Look at all that love.
New hat, new toy!
Radio Flyer!
Party Favors!
Westley did such a great job and was his sweet self for the whole party. Drew and I were so happy that he let his little personality come out with everyone there. Such a treat!
And now for a nice long, sometimes shaky but completely adorable video of Westley eating his Birthday cake.
Thank you to all the Aunts and Uncles and Grandmas and Grandpas that came from near and far!
It was such a memorable and fun time and it is thanks to all the love you brought into our little home and gave to Westley!
a. you are adorable. (and this might be the first comment if I hurry...eeee!)
ReplyDeleteb. you have made me want to run to the nearest craft store and get my self a hot glue gun. I haven't used one of those in ages!
c. how great is the cars wrapping paper on the powerwheel? perfection.
d. adorable that scout got in on the wrapping paper acton.
e. the party favors are perfect. what a great way to share the love!
all this stuff looks amazing candis! and those cakes just look so perfect. I'm glad you had such a good day and the effort and creativity you put in really looks like it paid off - everything looks so nice.
ReplyDeleteWow, it all looks amazing and beautiful and DELICIOUS! (my favorite part of birthday parties). So happy that your sweet one is 1 year old!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great first birthday party! The sweet cake flags, the life savers, the magnets - eeks! The cuteness.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! That picture with everyone smiling and watching him is priceless! And you are so creative and crafty, I'm totally jealous.
ReplyDeletecandis, what a celebration you put on. i loved this post so much. i love all these people around the little man just loving him and celebrating his first year. i'm actually getting teary writing this. this is how it should be, ya know?!?
ReplyDeleteand i think i gotta steal that magnet party favor idea. holy moly, is that cute.
happy birthday westley.
ps. him patting on his birthday cake? adorable.
Everything Bridget said.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect day filled with love and celebration and (((super))) awesome decor, too.
And the magnets? You are a rockstar mama.
Love you guys!
ps Add cake baker to your list of talents
Wonderful! Well done! ;) Love the party favors...and hot glue gun bunting flags - yay! Epiphany that I can make one even though I can't sew!
ReplyDeleteYou're such an amazing mommy! Westly is a doll and charmer. 1 year done and the best is yet to come... :)
ReplyDeleteLooka Scoutie getting all up in the wrapping paper action!
ReplyDeleteSo many things I love about this. The magnets and pictures idea? Stealing that. THE CHALK PORTRAIT. Stealing Drew so he can make us one. I would never erase it.
Love the picture of everybody just staring at him with love and happiness and he's staring back at them. It's like he knows. He knows he's loved so much.
Such a great first party, Candis. You did a good job.
{I'm saving the video to watch later with Mike}
I was so excited to to see this birthday party post Candis. I was checking like everyday in excited anticipation and... it did not dissapoint. Love watching Westley play his cake like a bongo. :) Wonderful stuff. Thanks for sharing it friend. Love ya.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! Happy belated first birthday Westley! And he handled "happy birthday" and cake much better than my niece - she burst into tears and was basically scared of her cake (so sad, but kinda cute nonetheless)
ReplyDeleteThe picture of all the people love? Totes my favorite. I loved him gobbling up all the attention in the video too. Can't eat when I got peeps watching me mooooom.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great birthday party!! I love the theme!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday sweet Wesley!!! It looked like a wonderful day full of love!!! Your family is beautiful Candis!
ReplyDeleteAnd the magnet idea is AWESOME! Consider it pinned.
Baby is ADORABLE!! He was hitting that cake for like five minutes -- bless him!!! Haha!
ReplyDeleteAnd I had to notice how WELL BEHAVED your dachshund was!!! Good dog! (I have three!)