Party time!

Farrah's first birthday party was a success. We were on a budget so I made almost everything myself and tried to keep it low key. I mean she's one... come on. No need to go overboard when she won't remember it the next day let alone 10 years from now. Just good food and friends and family. Doesn't get much better than that anyways.

Here are the invitations. I made them myself using My Digital Studio. I definitely wanted her picture on it and also wanted to incorporate the bumblebee theme so I loved that I was able to design them exactly how I wanted them.

And the party begins. Starting off with a pout.

I used one of those big cupcake molds to make a bee hive cake that was just for Farrah to dig into.

And then I made bumblebee cupcakes for everyone else to enjoy. They were pretty tasty.

I tried to make bumblebee cookies for the favors but that didn't turn out so well. Last minute switch to candies in the color scheme.

2 of my best friends and I. So grateful for them!

Farrah chowing down on some banana before her cake. I love this picture!

My sister with Farrah and I.

If Abe and I were in this pic we could've all just sent out a communal Christmas card. Maybe next year.

Opening her gifts. Of course she loved the books.

She got her first Jack-in-the-box. She doesn't flinch when it pops open but I do every time and I know it's coming.

Bringing the birthday girl her cake.

Of course she immediately reaches for it. This girl smells food from a mile away.

Not shy at all. She dug right in.

The after shot.

Hahahaha. This picture cracks me up. Looks like the sugar high is already kicking in.

After a much needed bath she played with her new toys. This one was a big hit. Thanks Auntie Tina and Uncle Anthony!

The best family shot we got. We all look exhausted. We were.

Hair in the face but loving her new toys.

So happy to have given her the best celebration we could. I can't wait to see what the next year will bring. She is such a joy.