First Birthday Parties Are Fun

Hat
We celebrated sweet little Anna girl yesterday with a small gathering of family and a couple very special friends. It was just right. Thanks for all the well-wishes and happy birthday's yesterday.

Made her sweet little hat after downloading this digital hat pattern from Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs and reading this tutorial from Childhood 101. Totally a last minute thing and throughout the process I was so happy and thankful that I am a scrapbooker/crafter who has random supplies on hand (like extra fabric pieces and wonder under and trims). 

Room
The poms are from this wonderful etsy shop Pom Love. I love them and will be moving them into her room. 

Number1
I found this ceramic number one at an antique store in the beginning of January - it made for a nice centerpiece with some white tulips.

Handsandcake

And the birthday girl? She was so happy (even when she had decided that yesterday was a really good day not to take a nap until about 4pm). This shot of Chris and I each holding her hand while everyone sang Happy Birthday is probably my favorite.

Birthdaycake
She didn't dive into the cake like I thought she might (she's definitely a grabber) but enjoyed a few bits before she was ready to get out of the chair and go play. 

Meanna

Anna got a new chair for her birthday. A nice little match to the one that Simon has had and used since he was two or three (from Pottery Barn kids). I took this photo of the two of them the other day: 

Chairs
Lovely party. Lovely family & friends. Lovely sweet little girl.

Babydoll

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  1. Michele May says…
    02/11/2010

    Awww...God bless your sweet little angel!

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  2. Ibis smilesbyibis.blogspot.com says…
    02/11/2010

    What a sweetheart! I love the poms, and its sweet that you had the number 1 in advance. It remindes me of my baby who is now 1 1/2. She wants to talk so badly and will look you in the eye and recite a whole paragraph worth of baby talk and wait for a response. She's got about half a dozen words she says consistently now too. They are so precious at this age. Hugs to you and yours from me and my baby.

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  3. Ali says…
    02/11/2010

    Oh what a angel face! She is surely growing up fast and the image of you, Ali!. I am so glad I have a daughter. There is NOTHING like having a little pink around the house. Love my boys too but my heart always longed for a girl. Love the pics of you both holding her hand. A memory captured in time forever. So sweet...

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  4. karen says…
    02/11/2010

    congratulations. first birthday is definitely a big milestone for parents and babies - even with the second one. :)

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  5. Amy Tan says…
    02/11/2010

    total sweetness.

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  6. kelly sill says…
    02/11/2010

    Absolutely precious! It looks as though she had a very special day!

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  7. sue says…
    02/11/2010

    What a doll with a doll!

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  8. steph says…
    02/11/2010

    Dear Ali:
    I love that your blog is not just about scrapping, but about life and all of the amazing adventures that come with being part of a family. Thank you for sharing your stories and your life.

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  9. Judy Webb says…
    02/11/2010

    She is so darling, but definitely, Simon's little sister. You are so blessed.

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  10. Shelly says…
    02/11/2010

    The picture of Simon and Anna in their little chairs is so cute!

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  11. Cassandra says…
    02/11/2010

    Ali, Just love that you share with your fans! My little one is 14 months, and I just loved the first birthday moment! Priceless.

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  12. Kelleigh @ Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs says…
    02/11/2010

    That hat turned out so cute!! Love the idea of covering it with fabric. I'm going to have to try that! Thanks for mentioning me!

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  13. Terri says…
    02/11/2010

    Just takes my breath away, Ali. Just adorable. Who says America has lost family values!!! Happy Birthday to Anna and her very loving family!

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  14. Vaedur says…
    02/11/2010

    My baby's first birthday was in january, and what a mess, she hated the amount of people, it was a mess. That's life.

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  15. Barbara P says…
    02/11/2010

    what a sweet little girl, I bet she gets lots of kisses! May she have a very blessed and happy year!

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  16. michelle says…
    02/11/2010

    Oh Anna,
    Happy Birthday. We are so blessed that your mom shares your growing up with us. Hope you had a fabulous day!

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  17. Ali Edwards says…
    02/11/2010

    Oh man - I have so been there. We just had my parents, Chris' Mom, and our two babysitters - all people she knows and spends time with regularly.

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  18. Lisa S. says…
    02/11/2010

    such a sweet family---if you ever get tired of scrapbooking,,,you could publish a book on house decorating, yours is so cute! lisa

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  19. bettyann says…
    02/11/2010

    Ali, thank you for sharing this piece of your life with us.. Anna is so precious..Joy to you...

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  20. Barb M. says…
    02/11/2010

    Oh, so sweet! Love the photo of Anna and Simon in their chairs. Too cute!

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  21. Monnah says…
    02/11/2010

    She's so cute! I love the "siblings in their chairs"-pic. Happy new year, Anna! Being one seems to be so much more exciting than just "x months". :-)

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  22. Danielle says…
    02/11/2010

    Thank you for sharing with us Anna's first birthday! I feel like I've shared in her growing up and it's just such a joy to see your love radiate through her and Simon! The idea for the chairs is wonderful. We have two children, our son Tony is 5 years old and our daughter Liliana is 9 months old and this would be such a great gift for them this year!
    Enjoy your beautiful family!

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  23. Amybug says…
    02/11/2010

    awesome! I love the shot of the two kids in their chairs (I love PBK). first b-day parties rock!

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  24. Lori Class says…
    02/11/2010

    Ali,
    Thank you for sharing your family moments with us. It's always fun to log in and see what's up.

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  25. Tara a.k.a teeleedee says…
    02/11/2010

    WOW! She's one already! She is adorable! I love the decorations. I was just deciding what I was going to do for Addison 1st Birthday. Love the Pom, might have to steal that idea :)
    Tara

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