It takes quite a celebration
When a person turns one!
First, there is the real birthday --
the day that you entered the world
Which, usually, for that first year isn't on a weekend
And so you celebrate
With the immediate family
(parents and both sets of grands)
And a cake --
And a candle . . .
And cards
But on the weekend . . .
parents will pull out all stops
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Sarah's table on her deck reminds me of a Pottery Barn ad |
For a party for family and friends!
Bright colors and bouquets of garden hydrangeas
And party favors
for dinner will be served buffet style
Vegetables and dips, Lucy's Birthday Tomato Zucchini Pasta Salad, Smokestack Baked Beans (Sarah's version), and son-in-law Andy's fabulous smoked brisket
Pink lemonade for the little ones . . .
Adult beverages for the big ones!
Friends (big and small) filled the deck
And grand girl Lucy enjoyed being the center of attention!
Dessert . . .
Cookies, baked and decorated by her mother and both her grands
And, of course,
A cake
(for their has to be cake and ice cream at a birthday party!)
And just this once . . .
A wee cake just for Lucy . . .
Known as a "smash cake", because . . .
Well, you smash it!
Not so all those years ago when Daughter Sarah turned one!
But what's a little cake and frosting on your face
When it is your birthday?
Because . . .
It is fun being the center of attention!
And of course, the "gift"
The toy trunk
Which, hopefully, she'll pass on to her daughter
and tell her the stories of the dogs and cats painted on the chest
And stories of the Nana who painted it
All those years ago!
It's Thursday and I'm sharing Lucy's birthday party with Susan at Between Naps On the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
18 comments:
What a darling child - her dress is so sweet too and lovely food!
What a special celebration for a SPECIAL little girl. I looks like a fun time was had by all.
Carolyn
oh my happy birthday little one!
thanks for sharing your granddaughter's birthday parties with us
Too cute! This was a day everyone will remember warmly.
Martha, this was a perfect day and I know will be a wonderful memory for all of you! Thanks for sharing this! Happy Birthday, dear Lucy!
Francie
Martha,
What a wonderful re~cap of G'Girl Lucy's 1ST Birthday, dear friend!!!
I adore the photo of her with the card. Realistically appears she's reading it aloud to all in attendance!
Loved seeing traditions carried to another generation!!!
Precious memories!
Fondly,
Pat
The resemblance of Lucy and Sara at age one is remarkable. You are blessed!
Ah she's adorable! :)
OH my! That first picture is hysterical. Reminds me of all of their little parties at one - they don't quite know what is going on. We always let them destroy their cake and my second daughter stuck her hands i and tossed the frosting all over. Everyone screamed (in delight) so then she cried in fear!
Omg, there's nothing like a baby with a cake!! Love these pics!
Lory
Designthusiasm.com
Now that is a birthday party!!!
Martha, you planned a wonderful party for your lovely granddaughter!!! Everything looked lovely and delicious! She's a doll!!
It wasn't I who planned it but my DD and SIL -- I was just an attendee and an advisor and a photographer.
Oh my, this party brings back memories of how turning one really is a cause for celebration.
The food looks scrumptious and the little princess is pretty, even while squishing her smash cake.
Out of our 6 grands, only one is left with a single digit age so I enjoy seeing little ones shared on blogs.
My grandson just turned one! It is a very special time, heh? Loved your family photos and all the joy in your blog.
Oh, that toy chest! How marvelous that you painted it! What a precious keepsake she'll have to pass on to her own kids! This reminds me of my boys's first birthday party: Huge, delicious spread and lots of friends and family. Later on, the parties get smaller and more age-appropriate, but that first one belongs to the grown ups. What a sweet child! She's beautiful!
Happy happy bday to your grand! She is precious, as her mommy! I love all the pictures you posted, they are so cute, I especially love the one in which she's "reading" her card! And that toy chest? What a treasure!!I'll bet you all had a wonderful time!
Happy Birthday to sweet Lucy! She is a precious one...she looks like her mother!
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