Our Little Monster ...

Our little monster is turning one. It's crazy, I know! [Yes in 2 months, but I need time for this to sink in.]

Those of you that know me know I love to throw a good party. And boy am I ever excited to throw a kids party. [Less stress, bubbles and cake and they'll have a good time.] Decorating for a theme party is a favorite past time of mine, and this will be no exception. There is a Pinterest board, no worries. So, armed with a brand new Cricut, here I go. Delving into the world of children's birthday parties.



So the theme?!? [Drum roll, please.]

monsters!!

Of course.
      Our little Monster is turning one! ROAR!

It doesn't hurt that that's her new favorite word these days, ROAR!

So I may have gone a little overboard with the theme. Hee hee. Oops. But here's how it all went down.

Invitations - Yep, those are sparkly pink monsters you see there. :o)

Somehow we managed to pull of  making a monster cake. Isn't she the cutest! I was so excited about how it turned out. Only took 6 hours! *smile* Thanks to my mom-in-law #2 and my bestie for helping make it happen.

And of course, Madison had to have her own baby monster as a smash cake. Too adorable!

The next day party prep began. Complete with 2 {yes two} dozen balloons, monster included!

Pink and purple flowers adorned all the tables. What party would be complete without flowers? 

 {Monster Menu}

Monster Fingers (Veggie spears and dip)
Monster Toes (Tater tots)
Monster Eyes (Meatballs)
Monster Teeth (Doritos)
Monster Goo (Buffalo Cauliflower)
A monster watermelon

And of course, some drool of monsters *wink*

Custom drink labels. Completed with paper ribbon, an amazing find from World Market. 

 And monsters peaking out everywhere!

And 'Adopt A Monster station was set up with a sign that read:

"We may look fierce but we're friendly as can be.
We need a little person to love us and fill us with glee.
Please choose one of use to take home with you,
We'd love to become part of your crew!"

A clothesline was also set up with her pictures from each month
and clothes from the corresponding time frame.

And had a framed picture for everyone to sign, complete with her foot prints.

Monster bubbles were placed outside, 'mini monsters of fun' for children young and old to enjoy.

 Our little monster has a blast with the photo stand-up/bean bag toss and an over abundance of balloons {did I mention, two dozen}. 

She dug into the cake ... slowly! But loved every bite!

This about sums up the day. One lone monster and a half a cake.

The day was a great success. As you can see we hired a photographer {Renae Frances Photography}, the best idea ever!!! It allowed my husband and I to visit and relax and have fun with our baby girl and feel reassured that the memories were being captured. 

Everyone had a great time, adults and children alike. 

Now to plan birthday #2. Hee hee.