It happened! Roswelle Gray turned ONE and we had a wonderful party surrounded by loved ones who helped us be a family of three this past year. It was a year of kisses, snuggles, giggles, sleepless nights, slept-through-the-night nights, tears, sickness, friendships, strength, prayers, praises...
just a whole range of emotions and milestones and happenings I didn't know existed.
It snowed on Saturday (her actual birthday!) which was fitting considering this past winter. But we didn't let a few snowflakes damper the indoor garden party! The planning was actually simple; selected the invitations, spent an hour ordering on etsy, and a few nights in front of the TV with a glue gun! I pulled on my family's strengths as well - my mom arranged the flowers, Sandy made the beautiful food spreads, Jenny made the tea sandwiches and helped me craft, and my grandparents ran my errands like picking up the cake and balloons! It took the help of my family and the company of my friends to successfully pull off a wonderful party which was a great reflection of the past year.
Below are some details with a few captions:
{a Roswelle Gray mantel}
{all of these items were gifts or framed mementoes (invitation & calendar)}
{party garland from etsy}
{a birthday crown from lovecrushbowtique}
{a year in the making - my favorite decoration!}
{delicious spreads made by Sandy}
{no space was left untouched of "Roswelle" decorations!}
{the cookies, cupcakes and small cake were from my favorite neighborhood bakery, Sweet Life Bakery & Cafe}
{we made her "smash" cake but ordered a backup just in case}
{a grain, dairy, and refined sugar free "smash" cake - I will share the recipe - it was so yummy}
{the most important part - family & friends!}
{loved having the house full}
{dads}
{party foul! )}
{ cousins <3 }
{a little blurry but so happy we got a picture of most of Roswelle's friends!}
{thanks again for the thoughts and prayers and help this past year!! Excited for more exciting things ahead!}
***Where are the cake-eating pictures you ask?? They are coming tomorrow in a separate post! My photog-friend, mikhail, took the pictures <3***