This weekend we celebrated our son’s 1st birthday! His birthday is actually on Wednesday but the weekend worked better for celebrating with the families. It was a blast. Who knew a 1 year old party could be so much fun! Since I'm a first time mommy, this was my first birthday party to plan and host. It was quite the experience. I loved every minute of it!
Picture time!!
There’s the birthday boy! I made his shirt and paci clip. I think he liked the balloons more than anything else.
Awe family shot.
Daddy duck had to have this duck whistle he found at the dollar store. Little duckling just couldn’t resist playing with it. He actually blew into it; he even surprised himself with that one.
We had the welcome signs posted on the front and back doors. Duck labels used as napkin rings. Pom poms for centerpieces with little ducks inside.
Duck feed pails for the little ducklings to put their snacks in. Snacks consisted of Quackers, Cheesy Duck Puffs, Ducky O’s, Cheese Quackers, and Duck Legs. For drinks we had Pond Water, Bubble Bath Punch, and Duck Juice. I absolutely love the way his cupcake cake turned out. It was simple but very awesome.
I found a great duck balloon on ebay. Target had the awesome duck storage bins that held our goodie bags. (The goodie bags contained a bar of soap & two test tubes full of bubble bath all wrapped up in two washcloths.) I designed all the printed pieces at the party including his Happy Birthday Banner.
I made him a “Year in Review” poster. It lists his birth date, weight, length, sign, birthstone, growth, milestones, famous people born on his bday, this day in history facts, prices of gas, rent, milk, bread and movie tickets, popular songs and movies in 2010, important news in 2010, and a list of his favorite things. Above the guest book and year in review we hung a photo line with a photo from each month from birth to 11 months.
These are the outdoor decorations. My younger brother drew duck feet walking up the sidewalk. He also drew this adorable duck on the front porch.
We played Pin the beak on the duck and duck waddle race. Funny how much the “big kids/adults” got involved in both games.
He was so sleepy by this point but he was quite the trooper once he got into the cake.
It was an amazing party. I honestly don’t think it could’ve been any better. Thanks so much to all those who came and to those who helped! We greatly appreciate each of you! Everything went smoothly and everyone seemed to have a good time. The birthday boy definitely enjoyed it all and that’s what makes all the hard work worth it. : ) Happy birthday little man!
