Evan's Birthday Party

I can hardly believe a year has already passed since this: 

But it was time for Evan's first birthday party. I think like any first time mom I was a little geeked out over planning it. I looked at who knows how many online ideas but I finally decided not to do a theme, other than "Blue and Green Polkadots" I know that is kind of lame but I figure he doesn't really have interests of his own yet so the Pirates and Dinos can be for future parties. :) We had a really good turn out and I was really happy with the way things went. Except for a few issues with the frosting... which I don't want to go into. Also, my dad sadly had to fly out to Denmark that very afternoon so he missed out, he was really bummed. Plus Bean in Cali so here is a lot of pictures and a video to make anyone who missed it feel included.
This was his invitation: (Well with address and ph# altered for security reasons)

 

His Highchair decorations/cake

My attempt at fancy two-tone frosting.

E for Evan

Well now you can see close up of how much I suck at frosting...

His big "1" balloon and Grammy.

Polka Dot Balloons

Streamers

Fluffy decorations

One picture for each month

Beverages

Light luncheon

The Birthday Boy!

Loved the balloons

Evan with his Buddy Porter Moeller.

Opening presents with Mama's help of course.

Cape Aunt Linsey made (reversible the other side is batman)

All the spoils! I say he made out pretty good. And lots of clothes for Summer!

I wanted to post the video of Evan's cake smash but I think its putting me over the limit or something because its not working. I'll have to try later, but here at least is the after pic:

Also got his one year pics back so that'll be in the next post too. 

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Valentine's Craft/Superbowl

So for my Valentine's Day craft I made these cute LOVE letters. I went to Wood Connection with my mom so we could buy Bean her birthday present (which is today, HAPPY BIRTDAY SEESTER!) and I picked these up while there. Jake's sisters wanted to do a craft too so I waited to make it so we could have a "craft night" together. Its kind of becoming tradition. :) Linsey made a heart to hang on her door and Ashley made a Love too, but in a different font/style. 

 
Then the superbowl was last Sunday (Giant's won vs. Patriots) so we had a little party at Jake's parents house. I made these deviled eggs. I was going for making them look like they were little footballs. Jake said he couldn't tell until I said that was what they were supposed to be. Oh well. 

In other news, baby is turning one year old in 2.5 weeks!!! I can't believe its come already, but I'm having lots of fun planning it! :D Pictures and video of the event to come thereafter!

Here's the latest of parent's new home. That's the concrete being poured! It is looking like they are seriously considering a pool now too. Hooray! :D 

Also, Linsey found out she is having a boy! So I get my first nephew! :) They are thinking of naming him Sawyer for now. Linsey isn't 100% on it so we'll see if that changes before he arrives. Well this was a short one, but better than nothing! :) Until next time...