Hello!
I couldn't fit all of the pictures that I wanted in yesterday's post, so I thought I would do a "continued" post with more of the details of Ella's shabby chic garden birthday party.
Thank you for all of the sweet comments on the previous post. They were so thoughtful!
If you missed it and would like to catch up, you can see it {here}.
I think planning the food for parties is so fun, and I loved using all of the different packaging for this party. I put these cherries in big paper cups that I think are supposed to be for condiments for hot dogs. They are like cupcake cups, but a lot bigger.
Lunch food is my favorite. If it were up to me, I would eat all of this yumminess every meal, every day!
These boys are so dang cute! We were told that this was a "boys only" area-- no girls allowed!
I told them I was going to beat them up and eat all of their treats.
They laughed in my face.
Me and my sweetie pie... holding her daddy's hand. I love this picture. It is not the best picture of me, but I love, love, love how cute it is that they were holding hands.
Told you she has him wrapped around her little finger...
I think that Ella's favorite part of the evening, besides the fun presents, was all of the yummy food everyone snuck to her. Here is my mom (yes, my mom... everyone always thinks she is my sister, but she is, in fact, my mother. Yes, I am turning 30 next week. What can I say? She is a freak of nature...) feeding the munchkin.
Ella and her grandma {my mother in law} opening gifts. My little girly girl has played with this purse every day since!
She has also played with this little car my mom got her every day!
Those grandmas know what they are doing!
She was so inquisitive about everything.
I really think there is nothing better than an evening in the country.
Ella was so cute when we gave her the cake! All she wanted to do was play with the {unlit} candle! Now, this surprised me. My little chub loves her food!
Daddy lit the candle and blew it out for her.
I just made her a simple little cake and drizzled frosting over the top.
She kept sticking her little foot up on the tray. She is so funny.
Eventually, with a little coaxing from Blair, she dug in.
I love birthdays!
Thank you for reading 🙂
Anonymous
I am so excited to stumble upon this blog. My daughter's name is also Ella Claire. She is 7 and in second grade. I love all that you do. My Ella was so excited to see another Ella Claire.
Melissa
Clovis, CA
Laurel Stephens
This post will one day be Ella's scrapbook of her first birthday party. What a lucky little girl! For you, even without all these beautiful photos and this wonderful description, you'll never ever forget Ella's first birthday party, Kristen. As a mom, it will always remain one of your favorite treasured memories. Beautiful!
Kristel
What cutie pie Ella is, she is just too adorable, I'm sure she enjoyed every bit of her party. I especially love the picture of her with her foot out of the chair, so cute.
Debra @ Common Ground
I thought I had commented on your first post, but didn't want to neglect telling you, like everyone else, what a wonderfully sweet party this was. just perfect for an adorable little gal. that green picnic basket really got my attention, and your food and Ella's cake look wonderful. And Happy Birthday to you too, Kristen. Blessings to your sweet family!
Alabaster Rose Lifestyle
Hi Kristen,
What a lucky, precious little girl!!! It all looked so beautiful and the food looked delicious!!
I too was thinking your Mom was your sister! 🙂
It's the same way with my Mom and I, everyone always thinks she's my sister. She was only 17 when she had me, so we kind of grew up together.
Such a lovely day, thank you for sharing this special day with us.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Maria Elena
What a perfect party! Ella looks so adorable! Beautiful pictures!
Marissa @Life On Our Mountain
Such a sweet party. Everything looks delicious - I love all the party ideas you've shared.
Bronwyn
What a lovely event - and such beautiful memories for you! Ella will love looking at the pictures in the future, too. She'll be so impressed with all you did for her party.
Katherine Wolak
Wow!!! The party is brilliant and so gorgeous AND you all are having so much fun! 😀
Hugs.
Suzanne@Meridian Road
We should all eat with our foot up. 🙂
Great photos, Kristen. It looks like it was a wonderful party!
Leslie
What a precious party idea, just perfect for a little girl!!! The food is so pretty and tasty, and it looks like everyone was enjoying themselves! That a sweet picture of you and your daughter. 🙂
Blessings,
Leslie
Solange Hooks
You are so talented and beautiful. Ella is a lucky girl and so is her daddy. My sons birthday is coming up and I'm inspired to give him a birthday party, he is into trains.
Sheila
Love the foot on the tray...swim in this time of their youth. My oldest is going to be 11 and my youngest in going to be 9. They do grow up so so fast...have a great day!!
Smiles,
Sheila
Melissa
Such a cute party idea! 🙂
xoxo,
Melissa
KendaWalter
You have photographed many beautiful memories of a very special day! I'm so glad I found your blog! The love you share for your family is evident and such a blessing! Best Wishes, Kenda