I’m sure if you are a ‘pinner’, you have already seen this…but if not, you must see this Manhattan themed birthday party. I couldn’t get enough of the little tattoo parlor. Such a killer idea!
Had a blast today at the Little Gym for our friend Cole’s 1st birthday party! Jumping, catching bubbles and playing on the rings and balance beam…he didn’t want to leave.
Jaxon’s MONSTER birthday party was a success! On Sunday we had immediate family and a few friends over to our house to celebrate. I still can’t believe he is two!
I had a blast designing all the silly monsters for his invitation, which is available in my shop. (Alphabet poster and monster prints to come!) I know I said I wasn’t going to go overboard, but I just had to make those little guys come to life. So, with the help of my mom, gran and sister, we made little stuffed letter monsters for the favors.
For lunch, Thomas made pulled pork and smoked beef brisket. It was so delicious! I made a green monster cake (snickerdoodle…yum!) and my mother-in-law crafted the eyeball cake pops for the top. Thomas said I made too many sweets…but who doesn’t like a bright orange cupcake?
After Jax blew out his little two candle, all by himself, it was time to open gifts. Oh yay! More toys. Haha! Just kidding, he actually received lots of cute clothes…much needed, thank you.
And the party ended with yummy rainbow slush, made by my sister-in-law and all the kids jumping on Jaxon’s bed…lots of fun and sticky little hands!
Dear Jax…
I can’t believe you are TWO! That was such a fun year. Watching you learn how to walk and talk and jump. So many fun memories we have had…you sure are growing into a handsome little boy. We have loved every minute. Excited for you will meet your new little brother in a few months too! I am sure you will love him and teach him how to give your sweet hugs. We are so proud of you. (tear…oh my) Love you!
So excited to celebrate tonite. Mimi and Papa are taking you to Chuck-E-Cheese and on Sunday you are having a MONSTER birthday party with friends and family.
Happy Birthday Jaxon!
xo Mom + Dad
We are in Parents Magazine! Turn to page 200. Jaxon’s airplane + travel birthday party was featured as October’s party of the month…exciting! I never thought his party would ever be in a magazine. And, it will be featured on Parents.com soon.
Back in February they just emailed me out of the blue. They said they discovered his party online and it was one of the most precious parties they had ever seen! Originally it was suppose to run in July, but October is fine by me.
So if you haven’t already…visit my shop, Little Frills paper + goods…where you can purchase most of the things that I made for the party, plus custom designs for your own party.
Today is my mom’s birthday. I have to just say, she is one of a kind. She has so much love to give. Always helping others. Probably just as talented as I am. The hardest worker I know. And she is so in love with her grandbabies, as she calls them. Even though she lives a few hours away, she’s always there for us. She is amazing. I am so proud to be her daughter.
Happy Birthday Mom!
xo
So happy! Hip Hip Hooray featured LITTLE FRILLS paper + goods today! If you are planning a travel themed birthday party for your little one…I have everything you need. More items coming soon! Thank you Suann for the sweet post!
Hello Peeps! I wish spring would get here already…I am ready to see my little peanut hunt some Easter eggs! This adorable letterpress birthday invitation by Elizabeth Hubbell makes me think that it just might…soon I hope. Elizabeth was inspired hot pink marshmallow Easter bunnies and vintage children’s flash cards. So cute!
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Excited today! Hip Hip Hooray is sharing Jaxon’s birthday party with the rest of the world…ha! Thank you Suann for the lovely post!
I know you have all been waiting to see photos from Jaxon’s first birthday party…so here are a few. The theme was ✈ airplanes and travel…and Saint Louis too, since that is where we live. It was a blast designing everything…from the party hats to the little passports. (Most of which will be available in my new shop soon, including the travel poster below.) And if you didn’t catch my post of the invitations, see them here. 
When the little party guests arrived they each got their passport photos taken in front of a big map. I borrowed my friend Fran’s polaroid camera…she took most of them, including Jaxon’s! (See her blog here.) They got their passport stamped for all the things they did, like eating cake and ice cream!
Everything was exactly how I imagined a little kid birthday party to be. The kids table was in the center of the room, marked with bright red balloons. I love seeing the kids wear their party hats! The tables were lined with brown postal paper and sprinkled with giant confetti. Daddy bought balsa wood airplanes that we placed all around.
It was nice to have a little play area for the some entertainment between activities. Jaxon had fun playing with his friends, Weston and Jack!
We had pizza, yummy snacks…cheese balls, pretzels, and animal crackers, homemade sugar cookies shaped like clouds and airplanes and of course cake! The cake sat on top of the same vintage suitcase as the one in this photo. I made Jaxon a little smash cake. It said I’M ONE on it…but he liked the ice-cream better!
Later we played ‘pin the propeller’ on the nose of the airplane. Some of the kids were blindfolded…hilarious!
Before departure, all the little party guests went to the baggage claim to get their suitcase favor…filled with homemade sugar cookies, pretzels, a notepad for ideas, small toy and plastic airline wings. So glad that I found just enough suitcases for the party…
With some twine and tiny clothes pins, I put Jaxon’s photos from his first year on display for everyone to see how my little peanut grew!
Opening gifts! Daddy was trying to get the last picture of the party. (It was blurry…shhh) Thank you Eddi and London for helping!
Finally the birthday boy and me, Momma!
…and Daddy too. Thanks babe for all your help and for making the slide show!
Jaxon’s first birthday party was such a blast…all the little ones had so much fun! I was happy the way everything turned out. My little stinker wouldn’t keep his party hat on…this is the only one I got! Thank you to my family and friends for all of your help, especially with all my crazy little details. More party photos to come!
Well the birthday fun is over for now. Jaxon was just amazed by his candle. I think he was a kinda sad when we blew it out. He ended up eating a little bit of his cupcake with a spoon!
Oh my, I never thought the day would come so quickly…but it’s here. My little peanut is ONE! One year exactly since the day Jaxon was born…ahh crazy! It has been an absolutely amazing year watching him grow into a happy and adventurous little boy. All those sleepless nights were worth every minute. I am so proud of him…me, daddy, us, our little family. I can’t wait to see what year number two will bring!
Happy first birthday, Jaxon Thomas!
ps. Hot dogs, mac & cheese and cupcakes tonight, but the big birthday celebration is saturday…Yay!
