Red Balloon Party

Invite to Francie's party.

Inspired by her affinity for the red balloon in "Goodnight Moon," we took the theme and ran with it for the Bean's 1st birthday party - red balloons on the ceiling, a happy birthday burlap (of course) banner, a birth-to-one photo montage, a Pinterest-fail balloon cake (homemade frosting!), family, good friends, and lots of presents. Some of the highlights ...

First birthday party.

First real live red balloon.

First cake. It's safe to say she liked it.

First doll.

First of many open-mouthed doll kisses.

First lunchbox. Go Wonder Woman.

First nice family shot.

And this was how the day ended. Passed the fuck out.

Party decor - burlap banner, paper red balloon cutouts, red balloons on the ceiling.

Ceiling shot.

0 to 12 month photo banner.

Cozy new blanket from mama.

#pinterestfail

Homemade buttercream frosting does NOT look like fondant. No matter how hard you try.