Whoo's Ready to Party?!?

Whoo's Ready to Party?  And a party it was indeed!  Suri Rose celebrated her first birthday at her birthday party here at our "nest" this past Saturday, October 8th. It was a day of fun and laughter with family and some of our closest friends who have been a true blessing in Suri's life this past year. The owl theme of Suri's birthday party came about months ago when I was trying to find a theme I liked that was "original" and not something everyone else is doing... I loved the phrase "Owl Always Love You" and decided to take it and run with it... changing it up a bit but making the "owls" the theme. I must say, I think it turned out pretty darn cute : )

The night before Suri's birthday party, Aunt Ashley came to spend the night so she and I could do some much needed last minute organizing. (as I found it to be a bit difficult to plan and organize a party with the little nugget constantly tugging at my pant legs begging to be held!)  As soon as nuggs was in bed for the night, Ashley and I went to work!  Puffing tissue paper balls, steaming the table cloths, putting up the tent (with the help of Grandpa!) and organizing the food. The morning of Suri's birthday party, I had to leave bright and early for a work function that lasted until about 10 am. Ashley stayed home with Suri so she could sleep in and be as rested as possible for her big day!  Lindsay and Melissa had worked for weeks, trying to perfect the owl themed treats!  As "owlays" they turned out spectacular and really tied the theme of the party together!  Thanks to the help of family and friends, the party was good to go by 2pm!!

CAUTION:  A TON of PHOTOS AHEAD. . .

Suri in her Jammie's helping to add the finishing touches to the decorations!

"Whoo's Ready to Party"  Suri is!!!

Owl painting station!

The ceramic owls waiting to become someones masterpiece!




The tent outside

Suri and Grandpa being silly

The cupcakes... see the stump in the far right corner... it was reserved for Suri's special smash cake that didn't arrive until AFTER the party was over!!!  rrrgh...

The fondant owls matched the owls on Suri's birthday invitation!

Pretty Yummy... literally

Marshmallow owl pops... compliments of Aunt Lindsay and Melissa :)  ( designers of my baby shower 1 year ago...)

The dessert table... (stumps, compliments of Grandpa!)

Owl Smores

Strawberry Lemonade

Suri in her birthday outfit! 

Out in front of our "nest" with Uncle Don... we hung the big tissue paper balls in the Olive Tree

Aunt Ashley, Uncle Don and Nuggs before the party

relaxing in the swing

Birthday Girl!

Hannah, Mallory and Suri in the jumpy

Alder

Aspen

Alexis

Hannah enjoying and owl pop

Great Grandma, Lisa and Tracy

Cousin Jack

Jackson, Olivia and Sofia

Jack and Luke coloring pictures

Thad and Grandpa

Ashley and Tracy

Suris Daddy and Uncle Don

Tarja, Amalia and Joanna

Sophia, Suri and Alexis

The Dolbin Family

Tracy and Suri

Mike and Debi and Debi's parents Irene and Gerry

Lori, Daniel and Sophia

Brian, Dana and Sofia and Olivia playing in the playroom

Child Life!!!  Jill and Melissa

And now for the birthday cake....

Someone is getting sleepy

Jack says... while you are waiting for cake... have and owl pop!

Happy 1st Birthday sweet Suri!  (this is a make shift smash cake since the one that was ordered special for the party, was not delivered until AFTER the party was OVER!  Rrrgh...

Happy Birthday Suri!  Mommy and Daddy Love you SO much!

Tina and Emily

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Suri and Jackie

Messy!

Jessica, David and Bryson

Aunt Lindsay. Jessica, Jackson and Sophia

Baby Max

Owl masterpieces!



Pictures with the ORIGINAL smash cake after it arrived POST party :)  Suri didn't seem to mind having more cake!

After the party was over and all of our friends had gone home... Suri layed down to take a much deserved nap. When she woke up, Jackson was eager for her to open her gifts!  Such fun indeed!

(you might notice a random Chihuahua in the photos... this little girl decided to come hang out with us for a while as she appeared in my driveway and wouldn't leave. It was beginning to get dark so we welcomed her in for the night. She was a sweet little girl however decided to dig out from under the fence in the backyard when I let her outside at 3am for a potty break... oh well. Hopefully she found her family again!)

Suri loves to tear paper!

and taste test paper...

Aunt Lindsay's necklace

Suri loves her tunnel!  Thanks Mike and Debi!

Elmo!!

Suri was so excited when she saw Elmo!  Great choice Dwork family!!

Awwh... kisses for Elmo

Suris adorable owl hat!  Thanks Zap family!

Thank you all for making Suri's first birthday so special!  We have had a wonderful first year and are looking forward to many more to come! We are blessed to have each of you in our lives!

Happy First Birthday Sweet Suri! 

Owl Always Love you!