Balloons + Cake = Happy Baby

Preparing for a birthday party isn’t for the weak.  Luckily, we decided to keep it simple.  Sort of simple — except for the decision to sew our party decorations.  Sewing a banner would have been much easier if my sewing machine hadn’t broken on Saturday morning.  That’s how we roll at the Football House — by Murphy’s Law AND by the seat of our pants.  Thankfully, a friend loaned me her machine and I was able to finish the banners.  I love them.  I think I might cry when it’s time to take them down.

We had guests of all sizes & noise levels.  There were kindergarteners terrorizing the dog, toddlers exploring the toy baskets, big boys watching football on tv, and plenty of mommies to help cut & deliver cake.

Babycakes watched in amazement as the party gathered ’round to sing to her.  I think she enjoyed the royal treatment that she received all day — a song JUST for her, ladies in waiting following her throughout the house, presents, balloons, and her very own cake.  She wasn’t too sure what to think of her cake.

A few licks of icing from my finger and soon she looked like this:

Wow… what a day!

On Sunday, we were all in recovery mode.  That’s when we finally had a moment to choose a winner for the tricycle birthday giveaway!

** drum roll please… **

The winner is:

Sarah & the Gentlemen