Noah Bear's birthday party (in pictures)

Yesterday, we celebrated our precious little man's first birthday (although his birthday is actually the 19th). It was a sweet party with sweet friends and family. I don't think it could have gone any better!

First - the decorations I made for super cheap - bought a pack of color-theme card stock for $3.99 and two spools of ribbon for $1.99 each. So for WAAAY less than that, I made these decorations and have plenty of card and ribbon left for future projects. Sure beats Party City!

Secondly  - the food... my mother-in-law made a big batch of sloppy joes (from scratch sauce - sooo good - having them for dinner tonight) and we had chips and dips, fruits and veggies and lots and lots of sweets! I made a carrot cake and red velvet cake balls, and served up some yummy donuts and pumpkin pie! Some of us adults enjoyed a little PBR and wine as well. What would a kids birthday party be without it? (For the kids!) :o)

Finally, it would be no party worth having if it weren't for our precious friends, family, and the reason we celebrate, our precious Noah Bear. He is beyond wonderful, a true gift and treasure!

We had such a great time, even breaking out the Michael Jackson for a dance party at the end of the evening, and watching the MuteMath DVD with Sheryl and Alan. <3

one of my best friends Sheryl :)

Papa and Jeannie in the background, one of my other BFFs :)

my sister

Daddy praying for Noah

Alan and Sheryl

patting his chest - ready for a cupcake!!

we barely got this shot - he was lunging for the cupcake!!

I LOVE his expression here!

hey buddy!!

and now the other side of the sugar high...

dancing :)

Shiloh dancing :)

and Jeannie dancing with Jakers!

And Noah was inspired by Michael Jackson to take a few steps!

chillin, watching the MuteMath DVD

the end :)

We had a wonderful time and are so happy sweet Noah was born!! <3