Ever since Deacon was born I knew I wanted to plan a big 1st birthday party for him. I'm not sure I'll be able to do this for all my kids but I have the time right now so I did it. I had so much fun putting it all together and it was nice to have something to fill my time. Although, now that it's over it's nice to be able to work on something else other than birthday preparations during nap times!
I decided on a circus theme and I had endless ideas but I had to hold myself back because Deacon did only turn one! I may have to reuse this theme when he gets older!
We had the party at our church because we knew there was no way we would be able to fit everyone in our house. It was a pain hauling everything to the church but it was nice to have lots of room.
A big thanks to my awesome friend
Mickenzie for taking most of these pictures. It was nice to be able to enjoy the party and not be stuck behind the camera!
We served lunch and had two of our favorite chili recipes...White Chicken Chili and Harvest Time Chili. My mom made that adorable book of Deacon sitting on the table.
Deacon was content eating his mandarin oranges...he has a slight obsession!
We were grateful to have so many family members drive all the way to Pocatello to celebrate with us! Deacon is a very lucky boy!
A HUGE thank you to my mom and dad who spent the night prior to the party at our house and helped with the preparations. We couldn't have pulled it off without them!
What's a circus party without popcorn?
I have a problem that when I get an idea in my head I will do anything to make it happen. Alan and I wanted to pull our hair out putting this thing up but we made it work. Yes...Alan helped me do all the decorating the night before! He is the absolute best!
After the homemade cupcakes and cake failed me, I ended up making a store bought mix. However, the frosting recipe made up for it. Do yourself a favor and make
this frosting!
My super talented friend
Cali painted this darling elephant for me! Another idea I had that I couldn't get out of my head! This is the best photo we could get of Deacon and his little friends!
We had a photo booth and everyone had a lot of fun with it! I got a photo of everyone in the photo booth except my mom and dad...probably because they were running around helping!
Deacon was a bit grumpy when his party started but by the time we opened presents he was being a little performer! Thank you to everyone who spoiled our little man! He got some darling gifts!
Now to my most favorite part of the party...the smash cake! I was really hoping and thinking Deacon would love his cake and I was right! Actually to say he loved it is an understatement...he was in heaven!
He was being polite at first and was just poking his fingers in it.
He was really good at sharing with Daddy!
As time went on he was not bashful at all. He dug right in!
I finally had to cut him off because I didn't want him to puke! He definitely got mine and Alan's sweet tooth.
It was such a fun day celebrating our sweet boy! Thank you to everyone who came and supported Deacon and us. We love you all!
Now wish us luck in the toddler years...it is already proving to be quite challenging!
