Lili's First Birthday Party

I think it's safe (if not socially acceptable) to say that I've been effectively planning Lili's first birthday party since about last Christmas. I have changed the "theme" about 85 times, but I think I've finally settled on one that I'm really excited about. 

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All via Pinterest

Where to even begin? The gold balloons, the ruffle smash cake, the tablecloth! I'm just so in love with all things ombré at the moment. I have so many ideas for birthday crafts, I think my head is going to explode. I'll share them all here, of course, so do keep in touch.

The first order of business was to design and order her invitations. I made this one up on PicMonkey. Don't get excited, that's not my real address ;) 

I'll post a tutorial on how I made this invitation, as well as a few other ideas to utilize this great (free!) program early next week.

I can't believe that in a mere two months, I'll no longer have a baby. This year has gone by so incredibly fast.The last few weeks have been a little emotional to say the least, and I'm only jut gearing up...poor Steve! Ha! 

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