Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Spectacular Celebration

While Ethan turned 1 on June 28th, we were not able to celebrate until a couple of weekends ago due to our move, getting settled, a trip to the lake and our trip to Italy and Monaco. This also gave us a chance to celebrate Ethan's homecoming from the hospital, as his party was almost exactly a year after he came home. For me, his homecoming anniversary was more of a celebration than his birthday because there is nothing more exciting than having your baby at home with you after 6 1/2 weeks in the NICU. It was a scary, stressful, and extremely emotional time that not only Matt and I endured, but our friends and family as well. So why not have a party to celebrate each and every one of the first 365 days of Ethan's life!

Anyway, I digress....Ethan's Spectacular 1st Year was celebrated in style with a circus theme complete with a hot dog cart, a candy buffet, and so many of our dear friends and family. Here are some pictures of the details....

The invitations from Dimple Prints on Etsy

Hot Dog Cart from Vienna Beef....a huge hit!

Candy Buffet

Bags for candy

Centerpieces

Happy 1st Birthday, Ethan!

Activities for all the kids!

View from the backyard

An attempt to get a picture of the 16 kids with their Vienna Hat on...not too successful!
We can't thank everyone enough for not only coming over to celebrate Ethan's birthday and spoil him, but for being the most amazing support system we could ask for. The party was perfect because of you. Thank you!

3 comments:

Susan said...

How cute!! What an awesome party, I love all the creative touches! Happy 1st year at home Ethan!

Aunt Becky said...

What a cute party...you will have to replay this theme when he gets a little older...maybe add a pony???. Happy Birthday. Ethan, Love Aunt Becky

Marcy B. said...

Wow! That was a great idea with the hot dog stand!!! Happy Belated Ethan!