Friday, August 27, 2010

Calin's First Birthday Party

{August 22nd}



While we were in California we celebrated Calin's first birthday with my family.



{my mom has a set of snow white and the 7 dwarfs, and Calin loved them! He almost always had one in his mouth}


{Calin with his two Uncles}


{Calin doesn't give kisses to just anyone, but he never let Nana down}


{Calin with his girl friends - he thought they were SO fun}


{2 of Calin's great grandpa's}


{Dom and Jenna}


{Calin with his Parkinson great grandparents}




{with Grandap and cousin Troy}


Calin had his own giant cupcake (please ignore the frosting job), but he didn't quite understand that he was supposed to dig in and eat it. He was so polite with it, and mostly just picked at it.





He was pretty slow opening his gifts as well. I think he did a better job at Christmas when he was only 4 months old, hahaha.



I most of the decorations before we left for California, so all we had to do was set it up.

We hung pictures on ribbon all over the house, and told the guests to take any pictures they wanted. We also included a framed magnetic wallet sized picture in the party favors (along with bubbles wrapped with the same cut outs the cupcakes had). I printed all of his monthly pictures (the ones with the bear) and hung those as well.

Here are pictures of some of the decorations













Though he missed those who couldn't make it,
Calin loved having so much family at his party!
Thanks to everyone for making it such a special day!

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7 comments:

Smith Family said...

What a fun first birthday for Calin. I love the idea of using the pictures as decorations and letting family and guests take some.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALIN!! We sure are missing you guys!

Mickie and Matt said...

I was wondering if youg uys were going to have a party for him. Looks like it was great!

Can you BELIEVE he is almost 1? I mean where did the year go!

Casey and Jessie said...

That's so cute! Looks like you guys had an awesome time! How fun to celebrate with family. I love the decorations, very original-it's awesome! Happy Birthday Calin!

Spence Ohana said...

Ah what a great party, loved your theme, decor and party favors. Calin is such a beautiful boy!

Kay said...

What a great first birthday! Glad you got pictures and video so he can look back on such a great day!

Joni said...

My daughter is the most creative and organized mommy I've ever met!! She takes everything I taught her and goes way beyond. What a wonderful party it was. Everything went so smooth, everything was beautiful, almost everyone was there, and Calin was absolutely adorable. Stole the hearts of all of us! My little next-door-neighbor girl keeps the key chain of his picture on her backpack. How precious is that? I love you guys, and I am really missing Calin bug! Happy Birthday sweetie! Love, Grammy

Joni said...

My daughter is the most creative and organized mommy I've ever met!! She takes everything I taught her and goes way beyond. What a wonderful party it was. Everything went so smooth, everything was beautiful, almost everyone was there, and Calin was absolutely adorable. Stole the hearts of all of us! My little next-door-neighbor girl keeps the key chain of his picture on her backpack. How precious is that? I love you guys, and I am really missing Calin bug! Happy Birthday sweetie! Love, Grammy