Jackson's FIRST Birthday Party!

Sunday, August 7, 2011:

Sunday was Jackson's very first birthday party! We had an airplane themed birthday, and celebrated with tons of family and friends! (Note: I told Jason, I'm not sure what we are going to do when Jackson starts inviting people to his parties....because we had a house-full!)

Made the invitation "tickets" and map envelopes myself...

I seriously cannot wrap my head around the fact that Jackson is (almost) a whole year old!! We had an awesome time at the party, but our (not so) little boy was a little under the weather...those darn teeth! :(


Jackson has his own #1 airplane birthday shirt!

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I have been quoted as saying, "This birthday is as much for me as Jackson" and I had a blast with the decorations! I know that very soon, Jackson will have input on the theme/decorations/foods for his birthday parties (I feel that spongebob/spiderman are in my future), but this year he let me do what I thought would be fun! I think it turned out pretty cute! Here's the decorations for my airline pilot's birthday!

Airplane watermelon!

Is that not the most awesome 1st birthday cake?!?! Thanks Veronica... :)

Jackson's matching "smash cake"...see results below! :)

Napkins :)

Candy airplanes! Wish I could claim the design...learned how to make them here. Love it!

Airplane sugar cookies

"Baggage Check" in old red suitcase!

Airplane food....Peanuts and pretzels :)

Clouds...

Alivia + sugar cookie + Smarties + cream cheese icing = big smiles! :)

What a ham! Love it! :)

Not feeling too good! :(

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Jackson's "First Year" book:

I made a book of Jackson from birth to 11 months...and had each guest sign it for Jackson!

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Present time!!

Jackson would rather PUSH his presents around the room that open them! :)

Jackson and Maddox playing with all his loot!

Looks like they are having a staring contest! :)

 My boy...eating the wrapping paper! :)

He LOVES his "Jackson" chair! He crawls all over it! Too funny!

He had as much fun playing with the paper and bags as he did his toys! :) Kids!

That's right! Red Radio Flyer wagon!! :)

Love it!

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Family picture time! Well....that was the plan! I think Jackson was just ready for CAKE! :)

Finally!

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Time for CAKE!!

Not in the hair!

Having fun! :)

Tasty...

Maddox enjoyed his cake too! :)

Alivia also seemed to be covered in icing...Jackson gave her a big "icing-covered" smack on the cheek! :) I don't think she minded too much! :)

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Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate Jackson's first birthday! It means a lot that you all love and care for my sweet little boy! Thanks and we love each and everyone one of you!

(Note: Jackson's actual birthday is not until August 9th...)