Olivia's First Birthday Party

On Saturday, Sept. 15, we had a little party for Olivia at our house.  We just invited family and I think everyone had a great time!

I am not that crafty, but Pinterest and my mother inspired me to do a few creative things for Miss O.

A "one" sign to greet the guests

A photo banner:

And happy birthday sign:

The mantle was decorated with pictures of her.  Including this great one of both Matt and I with our parents when we were about Olivia's age + one of Olivia with us!

The spread:

We tried to feed Olivia right when the party started, but she was too excited to sit in her high chair and eat.

So instead she walked around the living room "trick or treating" from everyone's plates:

A few pics of our sweet families

Then it was time for some presents.  As cliche as it sounds, I'm pretty sure her favorite thing is the box that Mimi put one of her gifts in!  But, the tunnel from Pop-O & Tutu and the rocking horse from the Mehta clan were close seconds!  She likes to hide stuff in the tunnel and just sit in there.  And she likes to touch and look at the rocking horse and listen to it sing - but she does NOT like to ride it!  ;)

And then....it was time for cake.  I made Olivia her own little smash cake.  It was the first time I've ever made and decorated a cake.  She LOVED it!

After a quick rinse off and a costume change, she was ready for some more fun (including trying ice cream!).

I think all the sugar from the cupcakes and ice cream must have been getting to everyone.  Things got down right weird!  I promise there was no alcohol consumed at this party!

 

And, finally, the birthday girl cried for her paci, put her head on mamma's chest and was done!

 It was a great party and we are so thankful for all the help from our families over the past year.  We definitely could not have done it without them!