twelve months old.

You're twelve months old.

Your new found love is food, especially chicken.

You also love blowing raspberries! There have been many mornings where you have woken me up by pulling up my shirt and blowing raspberries on my tummy. haha!

This is a monumental milestone for both of us. Not only did you turn ONE year old; mommy survived her first year of motherhood.

from infant to toddler.

We just celebrated your F I R S T birthday! 

Where has time gone? I am so proud of all you have been able to accomplish within these short 12 months of your life.

Like every overly excited mom, I started planning your first birthday party months in advance.
The party needs a theme. Every good party has a theme. hmm…

My mind was consumed with thoughts about pom-poms, dessert tables, and decorations. All my nights were spent scrolling through Pinterest.
Pink and Gold Glitter. That's going to be the theme. It's perfect.

After a few trips to the local craft store, I had everything I needed to start attempting to make some DIY decorations I saw on Pinterest.

I made the cupcake toppers, the gold glitter O-N-E letters, and a O-N-E burlap banner to hang off your high chair for the cake smash.

We entrusted your Auntie Jj to create the dessert table. She surpassed our expectations. She made s'mores on a stick lightly toasted, chocolate dipped Oreo's and pretzels, strawberry frosted cupcakes, and your amazing smash cake!

Present time.

Now for the fun part, your cake smash.

It was a day we will never forget. The outpouring of love toward you was overwhelming. 

All photo credit goes to http://www.rachelphotographie.com