Baby's first birthday.

I have a three year old and one year old. 

My baby celebrated his first birthday over the weekend, which makes him one. This was an emotional day for me. Because really, as any mom will tell you, the first birthday is about the kid SURE, but mainly it's about us. The moms and dads. Mainly the moms.

We had a backyard water party to celebrate our main man, and the kids came in their suits and had a blast! 

Summer birthdays rock.

It meant so much to have our family and friends with us to celebrate. People that have supported me through this first year and who have loved Ben all together in one place is pretty special. 

Happy birthday to my toothless, handsome, fearless and happy little boy. Ben, you are such a fun personality and bring a bright, new light into this home.

We love you.

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Third Par-tay Pics

Oh, the days of extensive party-planning.

Lots of DIY, lots of advanced planning, lots of time spent diving into creative birthday ideas and what not.

 Here's what I did this year: made a call to the local Jump Street, made a call to our favorite cake shop, and then sent an Evite to Coop's best buds.

My favorite girls to do life with.

Then we came home, opened presents, loved on our babes for a bit and made a delicious dinner with both sets of grandparents and one aunt and uncle. It was the best.

Maple Glazed Pork Chops Though don't let me fool you, I will begin planning Ben's first birthday extravaganza very soon, full of lots of DIY and creativity. Happy week, y'all.