bennet's 1st bday party {details}

{chalkboard paint on platters from goodwill}

{bennet's party hat(made by me) and balloon from sweet lulu}

{pinwheels and polka dots decor all made by me}

{polka dot garland}

{more pinwheels & polka dots...balloon from sweet lulu}

{beverages: lemonade & cucumber water...straws from sweet lulu}

{presents and favors...i made chocolate covered oreos for the favors, the letter "b" i wrapped with yarn}

{food table...we had hot dogs & burgers w/ pasta salad, dip, fruit salad and snacks}

{bennet's monthly pics strung up above the beverages}

{the sweets table...a candy bar full of licorice, candy buttons, sixlets, swedish fish, marshmellow pops}

{marshmellow pops the easiest thing to make}

{our friend & neighbor ashley made the yummy cupcakes & b's smash cake. i make the pinwheel cupcake toppers}

{b's smash cake. ashley matched the colors perfectly! i made the dot bunting}

i will post tomorrow all the party craziness (umm we had like 40 people in out little cottage house) it was worth it though! bennet was a doll and so sweet and chill the whole time. since our house was packed we waited to open the gifts after our guest left. we had some tables and chairs set out on our deck to make more room and we were blessed with a perfect evening. even though it was a little stressful i kept telling myself to breath and take it all in. i was emotional and happy. it was a great day. i can't believe she is considered a toddler now. she still looks like such a baby. still rocking her bottom 2 teeth (although her top left broke through and the right is about too) and doesn't show any interest in walking. overall it was a perfect day and we were so thankful to have all our close friends and family help us celebrate our little girlie!