Hey all!
I realize this shindig happened a few weeks ago, I’ve been slacking! After attending another first birthday yesterday, I figured I should probably get on it!
Let me start by saying that I never realized how much work could go into a first birthday party and that I never knew Alex had so many close friends and family. I think he is more popular than John and me. Probably because he’s a lot cuter. And naked a lot of the time.
I couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of my and John’s families. I’m such a scatter-brain. I’m good with all of the decorations and crafting and idea planning, but putting it into action just doesn’t come naturally to me. Thank goodness for a party-planning mother and a “get it done” mother-in-law. Otherwise, we would have been eating hotdogs with no relish. I know.
So now I’ll stop talking and show you some of the decorations/set up! The theme was (wait for it) Ohio State Football.
Nothing too fancy, but I had fun making it all!
Alex was so good the whole day after a pre-party nap…
The only picture of the 3 of us (besides the one of us cleaning Alex up after cake smash #2) All sorts of attractive happening here.
Bedhead!
The kids had a ton of fun playing outside in the beautiful weather!
John and his dad did all of the grilling! Thanks, guys!
We even remembered to take a few family pictures. Reineke Family: we need to get on this!!
Alex smashed a cake…
Daddy had to step in and help a little bit.
Then, it wasn’t fun anymore!
And take 2…
Still not fun!
Time for gifts! A big thanks for all of the sweet gifts for Alex. He loves them so much!
And just a few random shots!
That’s a wrap! I think Alex really enjoyed being the center of attention for a whole day =] Can’t believe he is already 1!
Have a great Monday!!
