Now that Waverly Maye is 9 months & her ONE YEAR birthday is less than 3 months away, we are in total, full-fledged planning mode. If I’m honest, her first birthday party has been a thought for a while now. Like, maybe before she was born.
And if I’m really honest, I might have even purchased an outfit for me to wear, that matches the theme. Although I can’t believe I am admitting that.
We love to plan and create events that are completely coordinated & create an atmosphere. Thanks to Pinterest, it’s pretty easy to do that these days. I’m really amazed everytime I am able to type in a word and get millions of ideas in seconds. At the same time, I can get really overwhelmed by it all (and convince myself that I really do need to organize my laundry detergent in clear bottles with labels on them. ASAP.) So needless to say, determining the perfect theme for Waverly Maye’s first birthday celebration wasn’t completely effortless.
After realizing that having a week of different themed parties each day was out of the question, we decided on a You Are My Sunshine theme. It made sense for many reasons. (1) Waverly’s birthday is in July, (2) You Are My Sunshine was my husband’s favorite book & song when he was younger, (3) I tell Waverly that she is my sunshine every night when I lay her down to sleep, and (4) Waverly Maye is our sunshine. Oh, and she does look pretty cute in the color yellow.
Since establishing the theme, I have obviously been pinning ideas left & right.
ο»ΏAnd now, it’s time to put these ideas into action. I will offiically be a DIY diva for the next few months. This celebration has to be perfect for my little sunshine.
Happy MAY! Let’s hope for some sunshine this month! π
What a cute theme, my Savanna hasn't even arrived yet and I'm already putting a theme together for her first Birthday party! Such a huge deal, right?! I'm sure everything you do will be fabulous!
You have to be getting SO close! How exciting!!!!!!! π
Such a cute theme!!!!
LOVE that theme!! I have thrown two big parties for Ava – I love the planning and DIY aspect π
Good luck!!
Yay! That was my oldest's theme for her 3rd birthday π
Hey! We have been in planning mode also (with the help of pinterest) I found this blog and she also did her little girl's birthday in My Little Sunshine. Here is her blog, thought you might get some ideas! http://joanna-dan.blogspot.com/2013/03/siennas-party-details-dilemas.html
Please keep updating on the planning process and DIY projects! Audrey's birthday is in the end of June and we're doing a pink lemonade theme…pinterest planning is in full force! I am right there with you! π
LOVE the theme, and I love this whole post and everything you admitted. I TOTALLY did the same for Ethan's 1st birthday party — it was totally planned while he was still in utero. His 2nd birthday party is next month and, yeah, I've already planned out every last detail. Oops!
That's seriously such a sweet theme, I just love it! I can't wait to see party pictures!
oh my word! we JUST had a "you are my sunshine" themed 1st year bday party for my little babe! i also had the theme planned since before she was born (and i also picked an outfit that matched the theme; thanks for making me not feel so dumb) π hilarious! i'm going to post pics soon of our party on my blog π
Haha – glad that I am not the only one! I'll be looking for pics – can't wait to see! π
oh man that party is going to be adorable! ps i LOVE the baby scarf from HandM below! i die!
Fashion baby! Ledoux has the same onesie and bow as Waverly in the first pic! Great (mommy) minds think alike! π
What a darling theme! Love your inspiration board. And how adorable is your little family??
Love this theme! My kiddo turns 7 months today. I have to start thinking about a theme too! And I LOVE her name. Too. Cute.
Love the theme! My little man's first birthday (I can hardly believe it!!) is less than 3 months away too and I am so excited and sad at the same time. Where does the time go??
Love the theme! Adore your daughter's name too!