We woke up on Annabel’s first birthday and I read her my letter. She was so smiley and happy, she clearly knew it was her special day.
Then we sprang into action, getting every last detail ready for her Birthday Bash.
Spohrs’ S’mores on a Stick
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes a la Rachel
goody bag rainbow
The guests arrived and went to their corners:
adult corner
kid corner
The kids had a lot of fun jumping on top of each other in the bounce house, while the adults had fun eating their faces off.
We did manage to drag the kids out of the bounce house for a few things:
Elby and Matilda draw on Annie’s giant chalkboard.
Mike instructs all the kids on the intricacies of the pull-string pinata.
The kids grabbing for the sweet sweet candy.
Georgie eats a s’more.
Austin goes for it.
And the birthday girl? She took it all in and loved every minute:
shirt (part of a set) by Sprinkles of Love on Etsy, tutu made by me
Well, almost every minute…
uncertain
not digging it
cool completely lost
Not even a taste of frosting turned her frown upside down.
It’s hard being the guest of honor:
Becca_Masters says:
Looks like it was a brilliant birthday party!!!
Really want cake now!! And a bouncy castle/house!
Happy Birthday Annabel!
Loving this pictures too Heather, they’re all fantastic.
Elle says:
I hope you had a great birthday, Annie! Her tutu is adorable, great job mama. I want a party like this for my birthday next year.
Gemini-Girl says:
First of all: YUM!
Looks like everyone had fun, and I loved how she refused to eat the smash cake!
Hey- why wasnt I invited
edenland says:
Maya I had a dream about you last night … I walked up to you and started talking, looked down, and had the *worst* clothes on so I RAN AWAY IN SHAME. Heh.
Heather, beautiful piccies, beautiful family. Happy, happy birthday Annie. My heart is so sad this week, it’s nice to see some love and light. Except one thing …. WTF is a s’more?? I want one and I don’t know what it is.
Also, Mike looks like he’s about to win the pinata. That Peach!
XOX
Bampa says:
These Smores are a take-off on camping s’mores where a hot roasted marshmallow is placed over a piece of flat chocolate sitting on a graham cracker. Another graham cracker is placed on top and you have a s’more sandwich. Of course as soon as you eat one..you want “some more”. The party version is made with an unheated marshmallow, dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and then rolled in crushed graham cracker. All the kids wanted “s’more”. Bampa.
edenland says:
I don’t know what’s better … the sound of those delicious s’mores (I like the sound of the camping version) …. or the fact that BAMPA ANSWERED ME. I love you Bampa! You have beautiful eyes. xox
Edie Mindell says:
Great pictures.:-) Love all of it.:-) Looks like you all had fun, kids and adults alike. And your birthday girl, she’s just as happy and contented as a princess. Happy birthday to her.:-)
Audra says:
What a fun day! It looks like everyone had a great time! Good job Mama!
Alison says:
What great pics.
Those s’mores look YUMMY!
Athina says:
Happy birthday to Annabel! Looks like you guys had an awesome day!!!
Jenny says:
Happy birthday, Annabel!!
The smores look awesome.
Katie says:
Adorable pictures. Happy birthday Annie!
Mary Ann says:
Mmm the smores look fabulous what a great idea! Looks like it was a fun day – hope your eye feels better soon.
Kelly says:
Looks like a fun time was had by all.
My oldest niece thought cake was for chumps on her first birthday too.
Heather says:
Looks like everyone had a fantastic time!
cindy w says:
That looks like a fantastic party.
And for what it’s worth, Catie had the exact same reaction to her 1st birthday cake. Eh. They don’t know what they’re missing. Yet.
joanna says:
i had to laugh at annie’s cake tasting…it was EXACTLY like my son’s—we practically worked ourselves up for a YEAR for that photo op and…nothing…but.tears. HAHAHAHAH! Happy belated birthday Annie!
Rachel says:
AWWW love xoxoxo
Happy birthday party, Annie
xxoxoxoo
monica says:
you are so creative! love it all, the smores, cute little icecream cone cupcakes, her tutu! I loved the cupcake pinata too, very cute! She surprised me by not diggin her cake! Oh well, next year for sure. And that last pic of her asleep, awww, her big day tuckered her out =) Heres to a year ahead of love, joy, happiness, health and fun filled adventure!
Barb in Michigan says:
Oh , such a great day and party ! Looks like so much fun. It IS hard to be the center of attention all day , but remember she had a great time , too. Love the pull string pinata. Haven’t seen those here in Mi. I better look ! Love the s’mores ! What did you roll them in ?
Happy Birthday again to a beautiful little girl , not much baby left there !
Amanda says:
I love the tutu you made!
Lora says:
What a great party!!! Her face when she didn’t like the cake was priceless. I couldn’t get my little man to smash his cake either, he doesn’t like to be messy.
Happy Birthday Annabel!!!
cj says:
happy birthday to your beautiful daughter. i hope it’s okay to say that in the last picture she looks so much like her gorgeous big sister. they are both just stunning.
Tamara says:
I had to post the same thing…she looks so much like her big sister in that last picture…just precious.
Happy Bday Annabel!
keri says:
Annie, looks like you partied like a rock star!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mandy says:
Ok, you totally MUST do a Spohr TV Spohr S’More & TuTu tutorial now. Must have! Everything looked beautiful! Good job mama!
Lisa says:
It looks like the perfect party. You guys did a great job. Those Spohr S’Mores on a Stick looks divine, I must get the recipe.
Jen says:
Looks like a fab time was had by all! You are definitely the hostess with the mostest! Much birthday love to you all!
Deborah says:
What a fun time!! Annie will learn one day that frosting is a girl’s best friend. I’m so glad it turned out so well!!
((hugs))
Elizabeth says:
Happy Birthday Annie! That looked like a great party! And I second everyone, you must share how you made the s’mores. Those look yummy!
Alisha says:
Looked like the perfect birthday party!!!!
Nikki says:
Cool bday party, Annie! Everything looks so fun!
XOXO from GA,
Nikki
Lamb says:
You made the tutu?? I never knew you were so crafty!
Those smores on a stick look delicious
Melissa says:
I was watching over Twitter with some of the photos. But of course this post is the best. And yes, getting older is exhausting!
Jen says:
Oh, that last pic is my absolute favorite! Happy Birthday, Annie!
Lots of love and (((hugs))) from here!
mel says:
I so love her face in that picture of the both of you. Happy Birthday, Annie!
Rebecca says:
Happy Birthday, Annie!
Jealous of your beautiful weather for your party! We’ll be cranking up the heat here in the Midwest for our Juju Bean’s first birthday this weekend!
roshan says:
Belated Happy B’day, Annie! It seems like you had a great time with your family and friends at the party. Don’t worry, it doesn’t matter that you didn’t like the cake this time around. There are always other occasions to indulge that food habit. Cake and humans are inseparable, as far as I know it. Also, I hope your eye gets better, Heather. Take care.
P.S: The photo of Annie and Heather smiling at the camera is awesome!
Tami says:
Happy Birthday Annie!! What adorable cupcake pinata, makes me wish I had a little girl. She is so cute and I cant believe she is one already.
Im glad she glad fun even though she didnt want to wreck her birthday cake.
Momma Lioness Michele says:
You made that tutu?! That is awesome. Looks like you guys put together a fantastic party. S’mores and a bouncy house are definite win-win scenarios at a 1st birthday party – way to go! Happy Birthday Annabel!!
PS – hope your eye is feeling better…you look great in glasses!
Jessica says:
Awww…Happy Birthday, Annabel!
Kristy H says:
Looks like fun! I love the Smores on a Stick, very cool!
Neither of my kids enjoyed their 1st bday cakes either, it was like” Get this thing away from me, NOW!”
Thankfully, they both grew up and now, like Mommy, they love their cake : )
Happy 1st Birthday Annie!!
Kristin (MamaKK922) says:
That looks like and AMAZING party!! I wish I was there. I’m sorry you didn’t like your cake. That’s the best part though kid, you’ll learn lol. Being 1 is hard though. Great job Mommy it looked like fun was had by all.
Snickrsnack Katie says:
Happy BIRTHDAY, Annabel!!!!!
AngieM. says:
how can a baby look so damn cute EVEN when she’s screaming her head off…lol
looks like the birthday was a success..AND umm..that jumpy looked like FUN!
i bet you and mike were exhausted too
xoxo
Skye says:
It looks like a perfect first birthday! Will you share how you made the tutu? I’m so impressed!
Amanda says:
That Annabel is one cute little baby! What a great birthday – she’ll learn to love her sweets….later.
Paola says:
Awesome bday party and bday outfit too! Where did u get the hat?!?
jennifer pletcher says:
Happy Birthday Annabel! I LOVED the smores – you must post the recipe! YUM!
Glenda says:
Looks like a fun birthday party. Love the pictures of Annabel not digging the cake … priceless!
Mandy says:
Oh man, there are like 100 things I love about this post!! First of all, S’mores on a stick!?!?! I am so stealing this!
Secondly, I am so happy to know that my daughter isn’t the only oddball who hated her first birthday cake! I was so excited to get those “cake all over the face” shots but she wouldn’t touch the thing. My husband put her fingers in it and she screamed her head off. We gave her a taste, and yeah, just more screaming.
And I love love love the last picture. ♥ How adorable!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNABEL!
amourningmom says:
Looks like it was fun – thank you for sharing Annie’s big day. Take care.
punkinmama says:
Dude… s’mores on a stick?! WHY have I never thought of that before?!
Happy Birthday Annie! Your party looked awesome!
Rebecca says:
What a beautiful party! Happy Birthday Annie.
Daisy says:
I know I’m a bit late, but I just wanted to wish miss A a happy belated birthday. I hope she eats the rest of her cupcakes with gusto.
Amanda M. says:
I hope I get a birthday party that cool someday.
You owe us pics of Annie covered in cake!
anymommy says:
Perfection – and oh my, I don’t know if anyone else has said this & I can’t read all of these comments, but that last picture. She’s so gorgeous and she looks so much like Maddie (if Maddie had plump cheeks to die for). It made me smile and broke my heart all at once.
xoxo, Happy Birthday, Annie.
AmazingGreis says:
I think I’d be a little overwhelmed with that many people watching me eat cake too!!
The party looked like lots of fun!!! Yaye Annie you finally turned ONE!
jaime says:
Happy Birthday Annie! Looks like a good time was had by all.
Jackie says:
Looks like it was a rockin’ party! Super sad I missed it. Give her more bday love from me. (I like to sandwich it before and after too.) I know how the Spohr ladies like to stretch out a birthday.
Love to you all. XOXO.
Krista says:
Having bounce house envy….
Happy birthday, Annabel! She’s so beautiful. Great tutu!
Ray says:
What an EPIC 1st birthday indeed! I love all if the details: the ice cream cone cupcakes, the Spohr’s s’mores on a stick (love the name play there), bounce house, the chalk board and the cupcake piñata. ^o^
And I just KNEW you were going to put Annabel a tutu on! =D So cute and cool that you made it yourself. Can you PLEASE, please do a video tutorial on how you make one? I want to make a couple as gifts for my cousins baby shower next month. But I dont know how. If you could, I’d highly appreciate it! ;o)
Jen says:
No wonder she is sleepy, it is clearly tough work being so cute.
Is it wrong that it’s 11:30pm and I’m hungry for s’mores?
Great pics, looks like a great birthday party!
Beth says:
Dear Annie:
I totally feel you on the cake and frosting thing. What is it with these adults and frosting on your face, anyway?
Now pie? Pie is good. Try to convince your parents that they should make you pie. I got a birthday pie this year and it was the best thing ever. It was only my second birthday, but it was so much better than the first one with my Nana trying to smear frosting on me. Eww.
Katie
Katie
Kristin says:
Happy Birthday to the Amazing Annabel! absolutely love the tutu.
Elizabeth says:
Looks like Annie had an amazing birthday party!!!
Sarah R says:
Great pics! Happy birthday to Annabel! The cake pics made me tear up — so cute and so sad at the same time! LOL…
Lisa says:
oh my gosh! Looks like an absolutely incredible time! What a cutie! Happy (late) Birthday to Annie!
Rachel says:
Happy, happy birthday Miss Annabel! What a special day, Heather. Thank you for sharing it with us.
amanda says:
Epic party! Lucky girl! (Love the cone cupcakes!)