Austin's party

We had a wonderful time celebrating our little ONE year old.  

We had Austin's party at Blakes' grandpa's house.  I had so much fun planning this party.  I got some of my inspiration from my Pinterest "party ideas" page.

  

All the details turned out so fun.  I wanted to use some of the party details to decorate his bedroom walls too.  I started with a letter A and wrapping it with yarn.

For the blue frames, my inspiration came from Pinterest too.  My sweet sister in law helped me paint the wood so perfectly with a distressed look.  And now the 3 frames and the letter A are decorating his room.  Win-win!!  I love them!  Thanks Allie!!  

I also made the birthday banners using the Cricut with paper and also burlap.

Smittcamp side of the family

Penner side of the family

Another Penner family picture with some special Canadian family members!  :)  Miss you Em and Luke!!

 A few more fun moments from the party...

I loved this moment.

And this one.

And especially this.  Austin had no desire to even touch the cake, however when we gave him utensils he got after it in a big and MESSY way.  Loved it!

Whew!!!  It is tough work being ONE!  :)

Train party

We had a train party at Grandpa Smittcamp's house.

I was so excited to get this picture!! Four generations!!

Grandpa enjoying some of his peaches. His job at the party was to open and close the gate for the kids to go on the merry go round. He loves it! He especially loves seeing all the smiles on the kids faces. So precious!

Aubrey got to enjoy some of the fun too. She requested having a rainbow be painted on her face. The clown let her look at it in the mirror and Aubrey told her she wanted it pink. HA!! The sweet clown just added one more line in the rainbow that was pink. That girl!!

Aubrey Rose was a good helper cleaning up!

Train party

We had such a fun afternoon this past Saturday at Grandpa Smittcamp's house! SUCH a blessing!

Blake, Aubrey Rose and Grandpa

Grandpa was so sweet to open up his carousel and train for friends. He wanted to throw himself a birthday party and this was the best way he knew of....watching little ones with the BIGGEST smiles on their faces.
Grandpa sat here most of the day running the carousel. We kept asking if he wanted someone to take over the duty. He is 92, you know! He responds with "No way! I am lovin' this!" He could quite possibly be the cutest grandpa ever!
Blake and Aubrey Rose
Logan with Auntie Jessica

The train was a favorite too!
Daddy was the conductor!
Sweet bible study friends
My mom waving and our dear friends, the Love's
Auntie Blair and Aubrey Rose
Rob and Blake got a few minutes to kick their feet up and relax :)

There were even rides on Grandpa's horse! Aubrey Rose does not fear much of anything...horses included! Actually, (side note) she is completely scared of band aides for some reason. Not to play with them, but to have them put on her. I think she thinks they will hurt. Hilarious! She recently stubbed her baby toe BAD on some brick. She did not cry. She did not cry even when she saw the blood. She cried when we went to put the band aid on though! HA!! This is just one time. She screams, wigging out, with big ole tears each time we have tried to put a band aid on her. That girl. Yet, she is fearless with just about everything else...

Katie (with Luke), myself, Katie (holding Logan) and Jessica
My dad, Aubrey Rose and Grandpa watching Tootie the Clown's magic show.

Aubrey Rose was showing Opa (my dad) her balloon the clown made for her. It was in the shape of a dog. So cute!

The clown was sweet to make Aubrey Rose another one since her first one popped in the bounce house. Go figure.

Here was Aubrey Rose's FIRST carousel ride in Summer 2008!

Now she is riding all on her own!! Goodness how time flies!

Such a fun day!