First of all, God is just awesome! Ellie's First birthday party was a pool party which we held at my parent's neighborhood pool. We had it all to ourselves. The clouds were dark and gray, it had been a week of rain and the day of the party, August 4, 2018, it was set to be a 20% chance of rain.....and it did rain all the way up until the party. I was in "go mode" from my 6 A.M. alarm clock to get showered, fed, balloons blown up, food, decorations, and supplies delivered to Kingsland for an awesome party. I prayed for the skies to clear. If you know me, you know there is no "stop button" for my "go mode" until all is in place and ready. So, I messaged my best friends to be in charge of praying that morning as I was too wound up with party details and things to accomplish before the party to even muster the words I needed to pray. My little prayer warriors came through, and the sun came out, all clouds cleared up, and my nerves dissipated with the clouds. Of course, Mama and Daddy would have just had the party at their house had it rained, but I wanted everything perfect for my birthday princess! Mama, Daddy, and my brother Josh all set up everything for us so beautifully. Mama also did all the cooking and food prep. Eric and my Mother in Law helped Ellie to have a good morning so she would be happy for her party. My family is awesome.
Her theme was "Ellie-phant" as this is what we all lovingly call her and has always kind of been her thing. Eric came up with the theme and I thought it was just too precious. Though, we only really made the invitation the theme element. Pink and gold were her colors. We used her decorations from the shower my mama and sister threw for us last year! So it was extra special.
Tip Top Cake Shop in Easley created the perfect cake and cupcakes for our little one. Not only do they always taste amazing, but they are always spot on with exactly what I request and fantastic customer service. They are my "cake person" for life.
Ellie had almost all of her sweet friends she invited to attend and it was so sweet to watch her look around and see all her friend's sweet faces and their parents whom she loves to love on as well. Ellie invited her family and her closest friends.
Ellie swam in her float with her buddies and splashed around. The bigger kids liked playing corn-hole and shooting water guns and playing games.
We served a taco bar, prepared especially by my mama!
When it was time for the smash cake, we sang her "happy birthday" and then blew out her gold "1" candle. Ellie was the type who didn't do much with the cake....she was more curious as to why everybody was circled around her staring at her, hahaha! She got a few good bites and then stuck her tongue out to lick it! Her 4 older cousins finished it off like vultures!
She opened presents and we 3E's are so grateful for the love showered on our baby girl. Not just on her birthday, but every day. It is a blessing to have so many friends who love God and display that love onto our little one.
We were thankful that Ellie's Nana (Eric's mama) was able to come all the way from Michigan for her party and to be able to stay with us a few weeks and get some Ellie time! Ellie really loved playing with her Nana!
Thank you with all of our hearts to our dear friends, near and far who made this day so so special for Ellie! It made this little Mama's heart overflow with joy and pride!! We are truly blessed that God has placed each of you not only in our lives, but in the life of our precious growing daughter. We are most thankful for how each of you is a beautiful example of Christ and we are thankful for the trust we have of our child in your presence and swarmed in your love as you reflect the love and behaviors of Christ! That is what living life is all about in the first place, so what a great way to celebrate the life of Ellie in the company of such filled people! We love y'all!! Muah!!
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