Splish Splash...let's have a birthday beach bash!
LakeLynn's 1st Birthday!
Saturday, September 21st
10:00 am
Lake's Sandbar
RSVP: Lifeguard Mom
The original plans had to be altered a little due to the rainy morning weather. Logan had to build Lake's sandbar inside our back patio so the kiddos could enjoy the beach dry - but hey, it always rains sometime at the beach! A special thanks to Coco for keeping the kiddos busy while Logan built the beach & mowed the lawn Friday since I worked 1/2 day before running last minute errands. Coco also came early Saturday morning to help with the kiddos again while I decorated the house & Logan picked up the balloons. I have definitely decided that parties for boys are much easier than parties for girls! Well, at least for me! Logan & Coco increased my confidence by all the compliments regarding my decoration skills as well as the tiniest details. Logan, you did an amazing job on the beach & were a big help throughout the party for keeping the kiddos entertained. The yummy strawberry cake & strawberry smash cake were from none other than our talented baker Vicki Stoves. She has sealed the deal for our #1 cake lady! LakeLynn had several wonderful friends come to help us celebrate her special day. The kiddos enjoyed playing in the sand & then running around in the rain. Yes, this OCD mom actually let wet, sandy kids run through our home. There's nothing that better than the sound of kids laughing, seeing them smile, & knowing they are having a blast just being kids. Lake wasn't sure what to think about the sand but still enjoyed playing & walking. Everyone snacked on a fruit/cheese/chicken salad try in the shape of a beach ball along with lemonade & sweet tea. Lake was changed into bloomers before sitting down for her smash cake moment. Logan & I held her hands while "Happy Birthday" filled the room. Stryker helped her blow the candle out. She slowly dug a couple of fingertips in the icing but was hesitant to smash into the cake! Finally, she figured out how to get some cake & wanted to feed it to me along with a couple of others! After a few minutes, she decided to stand in the high chair which caused her elbow to hit the cake. Oh no, she was not having anymore! Crying began & she was wiped down. Hey, you need some crying pics right?! I opened her presents (located in the wagon Coco gave her) while Lake played with each toy in front of me. We greatly appreciate all of the gifts & for everyone who came to help us celebrate our daughter's 1st birthday. Party favors included sunglasses & bubbles. After the party, Coco & Logan did a wonderful job on getting the sand off the floor. Coco helped me clean up the decorations & put the house back in order. Logan made sure all boxes/trash were thrown away. The balloons located by the door leading to the beach were compliments of my friend who co-owns Bama Balloons. I am completely blessed to have my daughter turn the big O-N-E!! Can't wait to see what this next year holds!!
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