On Saturday we had Scarlette’s grandparents over to celebrate her first birthday. It is possible that I went slightly overboard to entertain four people but you only turn one once!
There are, um, a LOT of pictures so click through the link if you’d like to see them all. I forgot to turn off the overhead light so we all look like Oompa Loompas. And also, there are no pictures of the food because I didn’t have time to get good light for that. Oh and half of these pictures are blurry. We don’t live in Pinterest, that’s what I’m saying.
She was pretty good about opening her gifts, I think by Christmas she’ll have it down.
I was bummed that she couldn’t have a smash cake but then her NICU nurses sent me a recipe for a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, citrus free cake. Y’all. It’s basically some sort of dough and sweet potatoes. It’s disgusting. And the icing is literally just confectioners sugar and water because I couldn’t find an icing recipe that met all of the above standards. Scarlette was not a fan. She can’t eat solids anyhow but I thought maybe she’d like to lick the icing or something. Instead she did this:
Lucy Dog, however, does not have a refined palate and eagerly accepted Scarlette’s offering. These two are killing me with their sharing of food.
I had no idea helium was so expensive. I was like “I need ten balloons” and the guy was all “That will be four million dollars.” I thought about holding a protest. Forget about Wall Street. Occupy Publix’s Balloon Department, that’s what I’m saying. I did, however, walk through the parking lot pretending I was in the movie UP, much to the chagrin of the bag boy who helped me out to my car. That made me feel better.
We gave the grandparents goodie bags that were full of nothing but photos of Scarlette. Those were probably the simplest goodie bags I will ever make in my life. I replaced all of the china on our china cabinet with photos and momentos of Scarlette’s past year. Her teeny tiny diaper and footprint made me cry. That’s why I look a mess in this next picture. That’s not true. I look a mess because I never found time to brush my hair that day.
We had such a good time. It meant so much to us to be here, doing this. Love keeps growing more love.
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She’s a little rosy-cheeked Gerber baby! She looks so big and adorable – happy birthday, tiny girl! Also, good job with the party, everything looks whimsical and beautiful.
i love that picture of the three of you…love that your scarlette is one years old…love that God has given you the desire of your heart…love.
and i love the adorable decorations…and i’m curious…are the fabric streamers hung on a fireplace screen? i love the look!
Sort of, it’s a piece I had my dad build me. I’ll share a tutorial on it soon! TY!
Absolutely. ADORABLE. i love her dress and hair bow in the first few pictures…she is such a doll! And you can never go overboard on a first birthday party
Everything about it screams cuteness. Good job KA! 
What a great first birthday celebration!!
I am already thinking of ideas for Addison’s first birthday party & it’s not until next July!!
Are you sure you don’t live in pinterest? Because those images look absolutely lovely to me! Happy birthday, Scarlette!
I’ve been a follower/lurker since Scarlette was born.
And except, of course, for all those health milestones, this is MY.FAVORITE.POST.
The three of you make one GORGEOUS family!
I’m so happy she’s getting better and better and growing by leaps and bounds!
Happy Birthday Scarlette!!! I have been reading since before you got pregnant — and through your whole journey with miss S. Now I have a 6-month old of my own. God is good.
Not overboard! Scarlette has earned this celebration, no matter how many germy guests were in attendance! Happy Birthday precious girl!
So I revealed on 2ps that I stalk your blog.
Your baby is adorable.
I saw that you needed gluten free, egg free deserts for your cutie. I don’t know if you know about Chocolate Covered Katie’s vegan blog. Link: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/ She has a lot of recipes that are gluten free and naturally, being vegan, are egg free. I found her when I needed a chocolate pie that my egg allergic nephew could have for Thanksgiving. Hope you find some things that Scarlette can eat when she’s big enough. You can’t have a girl go without chocolate!
Thanks so much for the link! I am hoping that as her digestive system matures she will grow out of that diet but I’m so happy to have some resources – food allergies are a lot harder to deal with than I ever imagined!
Scarlette is such a cute baby, can’t get over that
You are the cutest little family!!! And look at her standing there
We only had my in-laws for my daughter’s 1st birthday…just ended up that way, and it was just fine. Baby doesn’t know any better, and the pictures are treasures!
Happy Birthday, Scarlette! What a lovely birthday. So happy for your sweet family!
Oh my gosh KA! What a beautiful party! (And as always you provide me with so much inspiration or my little guy, who will have the very same style of party in 6 months! Although, maybe we’ll skip the tutu?) The tiny footprint and diaper, wow. What a miracle your baby girl is. I am in love with your fabric strip (?) background, and I’m LOLing at the not living in Pinterest hahaha.
Only an awesome mom would put together such a lovely celebration not to impress anyone but for the pure joy of celebrating a beautiful day beautifully. Congrats!
Wow ! What a Party ! Really nice to share with all of us. She is such a gorgeous little girl. How did she react by changing clothe ? Did she understand why she had two dressing up ? Love that little white dress !
I just would like to add something. Hope you wont be mad at me but you know guys ? You both didn’t take the time to dress up for her ! I think you are so focused on her that you just forget yourselves.You are both in total casual outfights.
I think Scarlette will not get it now, but when she will be a teenage and see those pictures she will ask “why didn’t you dress up ?”. Come on guys, don’t forget yourselves !
Hugs !
I don’t think she “understands” why we changed her but she did fine with it. She’s used to changing clothes multiple times a day b/c of her reflux
There was no way I was letting food near that white dress, lol. She still needs to wear it again for Christmas, that’s how I justified buying it, lol!
And I’m not mad but I don’t think she’ll be upset that we weren’t dressed up. I think it’s more normal here to see just the birthday baby all dressed up and the guests/hosts be more casual. And she’ll grow up with us as parents so she’ll know that she’ll be hard pressed to ever convince her daddy to wear something other than swooshy pants and a t-shirt when he isn’t working
Her mommy at least had on matching silver shoes 
You’re an amazing family and I’ve enjoyed watching Scarlette grow so much this year. Happy Birthday Scarlette!!!!
I love these, and this post is beautiful. I don’t think you look a mess at all, I think you look gorgeous. And I love that you kept her birthday so personal but yet so fun!
You are too kind. I’d been up since 4am with her and I’m pretty sure you can tell, lol!
Wow, such a cute party! I am struck by how big Scarlette has gotten and what a beautiful family you have. I’m so happy for you all!!!
She is adorable and it looked like a fantastic party! So happy for you all.
the pictures are PRECIOUS. I just want to squeeze her. (Gently of course.) And you did a GREAT job with the decorations!!!
<3
Love her reaction to the cupcake! She’s obviously a genius, too.
Beautiful celebration KA! Happy Birthday Scarlette! I have a feeling God has big plans for your life.
what a beautiful party!
how perfect!
you 3 make the CUTEST family ever!
beautiful!
tara
Wow! She’s so darn CUTE! :33
God Bless guys
take really good care of Scarlette.
I haven’t been in blog land since summer…and popped in today. Saw your gorgeous baby and SWOONED!~ I had to come back and find this specific post. The first birthday party. My heart swelled to near bursting…and I don’t even know you. After going through this with my niece at the same time as your family I can’t tell you the sincere, warm blessings I pray for your family. Enjoy every second. xox
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