The decorations - Beachy lanterns with coconut cupcakes on top of fishing nets, shells and sand dollars.
All of her monthly shots from 1 - 11 months. 12 months will be up soon ;)
These cupcakes were to die for. I added coconut extract to the icing with some sprinkles of real shredded coconut to add a bit of texture. GLORIOUS!
Ordered these sweet napkins off of Etsy. They came a day before the party! Cut it a bit close on that one.
I had starfish, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea shells all over the house. I thought they were really pretty.
The special cupcake for our princess! I didn't put too much icing on hers. If you're interested, read the 12 month update below to see how she reacted when she ate this.
GOODIE BAGS
So, for some strange reason, I INSISTED on having goodie bags at the party. Maybe it was because I felt that this was the best part about going to a party for me when I was a little one, or maybe it was because I wanted to really spoil all of our little guests, but whatever the reason I took some pride (and major time) with these babies. I had lot's of fun stuff in them and did both BOY goodies and GIRL goodies without being too stereotypical. Let's face it - girls like trucks too ok? The above bags are the Boy ones. Below are the girl ones...
Notice how FEW there are here? Scarlet has FIVE GIRLS AND EIGHTEEN BOYS!?!?!?!?!?! If this is any indication of what is to come, Nate and I are in serious serious deep trouble.
All the loot bags together.
I made these too!
After one of my guests asked where I bought the chocolate seashells from I said that I made them and she didn't believe me. She looked at me and was like - no seriously just tell me. I laughed and said I made them!!! Later in the day she texted me and said that I had too much time on my hands. HAHA!
They were insane if I do say so myself.
Napkins all wrapped up nice and purdy.
COOKIES!!! One of my Mom's friends Bev made 50 different beach inspired cookies for the party. They were too adorable and oh so freakin' delish.
A few of the guests!
My Mom holding sweet new baby Nico. I don't think she let anyone else touch him the entire party - including his parents!!! HAHA Somebody is a baby whisperer.
Our lovely friends Jessica, Abigail (it's her bday next weekend) and the lovely poppa Brian. I went to High School with Bri but now I'm friends with Jess ;)
My sister-in-law Laura with her sweet son Charlie and my bestie Jenny with her second son Easton.
Uncle Scott (uncle to Scarlet) and his son Colton
Another one of my best girlfriends Allison with her sweet daughters Emie (middle) and Evie (Right).
Scarlet opening one of her gifts from Blake, Sebastian, Brendan, Mandy and Jeff.
We rented a ball pit cause these things were my favourite when I was little. After all the other kids went home, Nate and I let Scarlet play in there by herself. It wasn't huge so we didn't want her getting a massive shiner on her bday. It was a good thing too as some of the kids where just in their glory jumping around and screaming. It was hilarious and I didn't want to take that away from them by saying 'be careful of the little one'.
I think she thought it was another cupcake.
Present from my Mom and Dad - an antique rocking horse!!!
Prezzie from Auntie Laura and Uncle Ted
Needing some help from Dada.
Taking a break so we could open the gift for her.
RUSTY the elephant
Someone is in love
Ok - what else have we got out there?
It has been the most rewarding and special year of my life. I can't believe I am a momma to this little angel. I can only hope that one day she will grow up to be happy and giving and kind to others and I will do my best to lead and guide her along that road. This is the most important thing.
Scarlet’s 12 month or
1 Year Update!
Shedding a few happy and sad tears today as my first little baby is not a baby anymore! I know I keep saying this but it’s absolutely crazy how quickly this year has passed. I was warned by many mothers that it would whip by but I guess I didn’t realize how quickly. I still can’t get over the fact that we’re celebrating her first birthday year. Tears.
Biggest difference this month has been the weaning from nursing. Scarlet is no longer breastfeeding!!! WHOO HOO!!! I’m thrilled that we have had a successful year together nursing but I’m so so so happy to have my breasts back to myself. Well, kinda to myself. There are so many positives to nursing, but near the end, the negatives where also starting to appear. I’m happy to report that weaning was much easier than I thought it would be. Scarlet, unlike most kids, dropped her afternoon feed first, her evening nurse second and her morning nurse last. I don’t know if that order helped with how smoothly the transition was but it worked so well for us. She now drinks water and milk (with banana blended in) and receives all needed nutrients from her diet.
Talking about diet - another huge milestone this month was Scarlet’s first ‘junk’ food. Yup - sorry to everyone who says there is no such thing as good food and bad food… there is a difference. Plain and simple. I can attest to it after watching my child eat wholesome organic homemade food all year long and then eat a cupcake at her birthday party. The changes were stunning. Don’t get me wrong, she loved the cupcake and I’ll definitely give her more junk for here and there in the future (everything in moderation), but her whole demeanour changed. She wasn’t hyper, she wasn’t crazy, she was like in a weird trance - almost like she was on something that her system didn’t know what to do with. After the sugar hit, the poor child seemed zombie like, sort of like the buzz had left her. She wasn’t smiling as much, (very unlike her and you can see it in the pics) she seemed confused and then she just crashed after playing a bit more with a few other toys. I didn’t feel bad because I don’t believe that children should be refused sugar, I was just amazed at how it affected my girl. Won’t be doing that again for a while haha.
Scar still sleeps through the night with the door closed and the monitor on. We flip back and forth from one nap to two naps a day. She was doing one for a while but I think all of the birthday excitement and the cruising, crawling, rolling was calling for more sleep. I don’t mind. We just see what type of a day it is going to be and take it from there.
Scarlet has six teeth - four on the top and two on the bottom!
She is obsessed, literally freakishly obsessed with dogs. It’s surprising as both Nate and I are indifferent to them but we’ll be out for a walk and a dog will walk by with it’s owner and Scar will shake with excitement. It is so funny because she’ll cry if the dog isn’t within eye sight! Commercials and books too! If there is a dog on the t.v, same reaction and if it’s on the page in front of her, she’ll bring the book up to her mouth and kiss it. So hilarious. Looks like we might be getting a pooch in the future. great…
Latest ‘trick’ that she has learned is a back flip (with Mommy’s help) as well as how to kiss and hug. She really only kisses me as Nate’s stubble is a bit prickly and it’s more of an open mouth leaning into your cheek or chin or eyeball. Her hugs are the best. Literally best cuddle bug ever.
Other updates include NO MORE BOUNCING!!! Totally off of the bouncy ball forever! I love it love it love it. I can’t say enough how exciting this is for me. Scarlet now has her teeth brushed, a few stories, a cuddle or quick rock in the rocking chair and then she goes down on her own. Hallelujah. As hard as it was to wean Scarlet off the bouncy ball, it was also a lifesaver throughout the year. I will definitely use the ball again for the next baby, but perhaps start the weaning sooner - like month six.
I think that’s about it for this little monkey. We’re so happy to have her in our lives. She has been my inspiration and teaches me how to be grateful every single day. I know every parent must say this but I seriously believe my child is the most incredible miracle on in my entire life. I am so honoured to be her mother and to guide her in her years ahead.
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