Up Up and Away It was Lily's First Birthday


I truly can't believe that Lily's birthday party has come and gone.  Her actual birthday is Wednesday but I'm sure we will just stay low key now that we've celebrating with our close friends and family.  Her birthday was hot air balloon theme and I will admit my late nights of crafting paid off.  Thankfully my mom has been in town since Tuesday and helped us so much with the party prep.  The day was perfect and we are so thankful to everyone who came out to celebrate.  Let the picture overload begin...

Blogger was acting up so sorry for the lack of captions and order to the pictures

Picnic Box prep

Lily's smash cake

Her chalkboard I made

Simple bubbles for favors

mini hot air balloons

The bar

Picnic box station

Monthly photo banner

Months 1-6

picnic boxes
Rollie made her dress (yes amazing) and I made her headband
Lily with Grandma L
Lily and Grandma J
I mean it doesn't get much cuter
Grandma A (Grannie Annie) and Grandma L
Friends lounging 

more pictures of course











Vanessa enjoying the hot air balloon 



Lily and Alden

Lily and Reese



















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