Ice Cream Party: Decorations and Details

{ ice cream stand }

{ ice cream bar up close }

{ make your own sundae toppings }

{ that time when I ran out of time and stuck spoons in solo cups...}

{ the set up }

{ centerpieces }

{ I think the AC unit and hose really klass this picture up }

{ ice cream cone shaped and scented bubbles for favors }

{ 52 weeks of life }

{ birthday girl modeling the dress I made her }

{ Lola standing (huge! so huge!) and leveling her cake }

{ my heart explodes when I see this picture }

Party People Outside the House

Lola Bean officially turned one yesterday. I can't believe it. She really is the sweetest thing that has ever happened to my life. We celebrated her birthday with friends and family last Sunday.

{ three of the loveliest ladies I have ever known }

{ the 36" balloons were a hit with the toddler crowd }

{ my kids have some seriously cool (and well-dressed) friends }

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day to celebrate. I mean, seriously. These aren't edited pictures -- it was that gorgeous out! The sky was crystal clear and the temperature was perfect. 

{ that hair }

{ I love that Ryan is literally grabbing a fistful of cake }

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our bitty baby.

Sweet for Certain

My baby is turning one in fifteen days. Fifteen days. Unbelievable. Her first year of life has been one of my craziest and I think had it not been for her sweet, smiling face and nighttime snuggles I would not have survived. She needed me at a time when I needed to be needed. She is an absolute joy sent from heaven.

Invites for her big soiree went out in September and I am so excited to share them with you. I've been working around the clock to get stuff ready for her party and the details are darling. It's so fun to be able to throw a non-gender neutral party and go over the top with girly colors and ideas.

Lola's party is an ice cream theme, and let me tell ya -- I ran with it. Complete with wooden ice cream spoons and sprinkles in the invite boxes. 

A big shout and huge thank you to my dear friend Rebecca at The Pink Orange for bringing my idea to life and for generally putting up with me. If it wasn't for your help and your friendship, these invites would have never happened.

{ Lola is turning 1, come and join us as we celebrate what a sweet year it's been! }

A full year has gone by in the blink of an eye. My mom used to tell me, "no matter how big you get, you'll always be my little baby". I hope I never forget the way her little hand holds mine while she's nursing, the way her breath feels on my neck when we cuddle at night, or her infectious giggle when you tickle her neck or squeeze her chubby little thighs. Please God, don't let me forget.  

Life is short, but sweet for certain.