February 11, 2011

Birthday Party Re-cap

Well, as you all remember we had a birthday party for Eleanor back in December.  I could say that I'm sharing these photos for the benefit of friends and family who were not able to attend.  But in the spirit of full disclosure I'm going to admit that I'm putting these photos up because I put a lot of work into this party and if I don't blog it, it just feels wasted.  Twisted?  I know.  So here are some details and action shots from the rocking-est first birthday ever!
Menu items:  Cupcakes, sausage pinwheels, pierogis, veggie platter, lemon water.  Classy food for a classy girl.  I am not a cupcake master and thus will be purchasing them in years to come.
The Lee twins came to celebrate and I appreciated not only their attendance, but also that Bethany dressed to match the theme of the party.
 After the cupcake consumption, Ellie required an outfit change.
Uncle Carl and Aunt Becca stole the show with  THE perfect gift.  Ellie wouldn't let go of it all day.  She had places to go and people to see.
Seriously, do not try to take the stroller, even for a "best friends photo."
And here we have photographic evidence that I actually did attend my daughter's first birthday party.  Thanks Debi!  I'm the one on the left, kneeling with the giant camera.  I wonder if that is how Ellie will remember me - the person who ruined all the fun moments of her childhood by saying, "OK, now look over here."  "Just one more."

Aaaahh, I am my mother's daughter.  At the end of the day I think to myself, "Well, at least I got the photo."
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15 comments:

  1. Kelli NicoleFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Super cute! I love the colors. The last picture is hilarious.

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  2. the coltonsFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    cute party!!! i love your couch - where is it from? and i LOVE the pictures on it ... the don't take my stroller! face and the huge smile with the deathgrip on that stroller after - perfect sequence :)

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  3. Kylie BondFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    It is so cute! How did you make the pom-poms (for lack of a better name, haha)? I love the color scheme. This is the only bad thing about having a boy...lack of pretty colors. Did you guys have any games or did you just hang out? I am trying to decide what to do for Grant's first birthday so sorry for all the questions, haha.

    Your apartment looks cute! How are you guys liking your new place? We are in Tucson, AZ...definitely nothing like New York...but it is not permanent; that is what we tell ourselves to get through anyways.
    Miss you guys!!

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  4. John and Rachel EricksonFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    So classy! I love the colors. Her little twin friends look like they could be her siblings!

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  5. AbbieFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    LOVE IT! Can you plan and execute E&A's May b-day party? Thank you.

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  6. debFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Oh, this was so much fun for those twins!! We love that Ellie girl! ...Even though I almost lost a foot to that stroller, as pictured. Do not try to take the stroller. Just get out of its way.

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  7. LMTFebruary 11, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    You did a great job on the party. Those puffy hangy things (I can't remember the name) are SO cute! She is such a darling birthday girl.

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  8. analisaFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Whitney! I'm glad I found your super cute blog :)

    Eleanor is looking adorable! And you throw great parties.

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  9. AprilFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    so fun! it looks like it was a wonderful and creative party! michael is a boy and he loves baby strollers too! :)

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  10. The Colbys... written by ErinFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    so cute!! It turned out great! I need to borrow that cupcake stand when it gets to be Olive's bday in may... k? LOVE what ya did with the place:)

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  11. MarikoFebruary 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    The display looks so good! You are awesome Whitney!

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  12. RheslieFebruary 13, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I can't believe how unlucky I am that I didn't get to go to this party! It was like the party of 2010! Great and beautiful job!

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  13. AnnaFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    What a fun and colorful party! Those decorations are incredible! I hope you realize, that by posting this event, I may have to use your talents for some parties I'd like to execute...Love those pom poms!

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  14. Whitney HardieFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for all the supportive comments you guys! Seriously, what would I do without this kind of validation.

    Kylie - the pom poms are super easy to make. Martha taught me how. Check out this link. http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias?autonomy_kw=pom%20pom&rsc=header_5

    Abbie and Anna - I love planning parties, let's do it!

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  15. Whitney HardieFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Erin - we love the couch as well. It is originally from Crate and Barrel, but for us it came from Joe's brother as they were getting a new one.

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