Getting ready for Audrey's big day!

I LOVE birthdays and I've had a lot of fun preparing for Audrey's. It all started with the invitations

I made her a birthday cake and crown for pictures

We took pictures. Addie did a fabulous job like she always does, I'll post more later.

Turn these buckets from the thrift store into...

these purty little centerpieces. I still have to hot glue the stickers on because they keep popping off!

My mom used to always have a birthday poster that hung up on the door our whole birthday month. So, I decided to do that with a twist. I did each month of her life and then I'm going to have each person at her party write something they love about her or a memory, and paste to each page then bind together in a book.

Taco salad meat is made

Punch is freezing

Cupcakes are waiting to be frosted

Her birthday banner is made and hanging

Everything is set out and ready to be set up!

Stay tune for party pics!

Comments

dntbaker said…

i love the center piece idea.. super cute! she is a cutie for sure..
you are such a good mom!

January 31, 2009 at 11:28 AM

The Browns said…

You have such cute ideas! You should make an idea blog! I've seen lots of people do that! I would love to see more of the things you've done!

Happy Birthday little Audrey! I'm so sorry we're missing your party! We look forward to seeing the pictures! Have fun being 1!!!

January 31, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Clark and Liesel said…

Oh my heck Amelia! You are the CUTEST mom ever! I love your poster idea/ door collage and the cute tin center pieces with pictures are adorable! (I just may have to copy this idea someday- IF thats ok). Super cute!

February 2, 2009 at 5:32 AM

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