How fast 1 year goes!

Words cannot explain how fast this past year has gone. One minute I was heading to the hospital for my scheduled induction and the next I am throwing a 1st birthday party for my baby! Where does the time go? Looking back so much has happened this past year, the birth of our sweet boy Caleb, We made the move to Portland, my baby sister Holly got married in July, and now we just threw a great 1st birthday party for our now toddler boy!

I must admit that I am not the most creative person on the planet, but with the help of my new found love Pinterest I was able to put together some really good ideas for the party. The theme was "Under The Sea" and my wonderful sister Sara and brother-in-law Phil were gracious enough to let us take over their house for the afternoon. I planned this party for several months, right down to the last detail. I wanted to create a party that was fun for the kids and the adults. And I must admit it was a pretty good party!

 The food table

We made fish cupcakes that turned out pretty cute!

The smash cake

 There was a gold fish bar with 4 different types of goldfish snacks, swedish fish and sour octopus 

 I made a photo banner with photos of Caleb from birth till now. One for every month.

 Seaweed and barnacles

 He got lots of great presents!

 We had a craft table set up for the kids to design sunglasses or a picture frame, with foam stickers of sea creatures. There was also coloring sheets.

Big brother Carter Coloring with his friends.

Birthday Boy!!

 Singing Happy Birthday

 Not to sure about this cake stuff..

 Now we are talking!

 The hosts! They announced their own surprise at the party that they will be expecting a little bundle of joy in November!

 

  Me and the birthday boy!!

 The menu included:

Submarine Sandwhiches
Crunchy Corral ~ Veggie tray
Chicken of the Sea ~ Shrimp Cocktail
Deep Sea Pasta ~ Pasta Salad
Fruit of the Sea ~ Fruit bowl
7 Leagues Under the Sea ~ 7 layer dip
Conch Shells & Cheese ~ Mac and cheese
Gold fish Bar
Bubbly bar

 All and all it was a very fun party with tons of great friends and family!