Pumpkin Patch First Birthday

Delaney's birthday was absolutely perfect! I had lots of ideas and high expectations - and it was everything that I hoped for. The weather even cooperated. Kristen (my friend from Colorado), and my mom and I stayed up well past our bed time on Friday night to make sure everything was set. The decorations were set all ready for our guests (in the garage). Kristen helped me make this adorable banner and Brooks added his special touch with the pumpkin on the wall. I also found a recipe for a pumpkin pie dip that's set down in the middle of apple slices and pretzels...yum!

I found this idea below on another blog and I just had to try it. Chad's job was to find the branches and they fit perfectly in the vase. I made the cones out of scrapbook paper and filled them with kettle corn. The branches are now in our house and might serve as a permanent decoration because I love them so much!

A delicious cheese ball shaped like a pumpkin? Doesn't get any better than that!

HEB had pumpkin cakes on display so I went ahead and got Delaney one for her party. For the guests I served cake pops, candy corn, and candy pumpkins.

I had mini pumpkins for party favors.

The Birthday Girl with some of her guests: Delaney and Birdie - all smiles!

Gammy and Pops came in for the weekend.

Birdie, Delaney, Scoops and Brooks hanging out.

Suzanne and Laneybug - Suzanne takes care of Laney everyday. She was also the one who made Laney's shirt and bow - she's the best!

We had the party in the front yard and it was perfect! All the kids just played on the playscape and the adults just sat around and mingled and drank beer on a beautiful Saturday. It really was perfect (have I said that already)!