I cannot believe that my sweet Maxfield is one year old! It’s cliche to say, but it seems like yesterday that Doug and I were leaving from the hospital (in a pouring rainstorm, I might add) to take our little one home. And now I am posting about his first birthday. All I can really say is “wow.”
On Sunday, Doug and I had our closest friends and family to our home to celebrate Max’s birthday. From the time that he was born, I knew I wanted to throw Maxfield a robot birthday party. Something about robots says “all boy” to me and I thought it would be fun, without being too baby-ish (which I am always trying to avoid.)
I spent the last two months making every last detail of this party. Every time I sat down to make paper bunting, or a happy birthday sign, or robot party garland, I wondered how the heck I found the time. But the truth is, I had so much fun dreaming up projects and making them happen. I am not sure who had more fun – me or Max (ok, let’s be honest… I did!)
Some of my fun crafts, including the invitations, bunting and his birthday sign (which I hope to re-use), that I made. I think my favorite project was the flower vases, which I made out of recycled glass jars and dryer ducting. We also had a Make-Your-Own-Robot Station, where kids (and adults, it turns out….) could choose a blank paper robot and decorate him.
(Special thanks to Uncle Becker for taking these shots, so mommy could watch and enjoy!)
Dear Maxfield,
You are truly the light of my life. You make me smile, you make me laugh, you make me remember to take deep breaths and count to 10, you make me stop and listen and enjoy little slivers of time like never before. You make me appreciate the big things and savor the little things. You make me love your daddy and your grandmas and your grandpas like never before. Simply put, you grew my heart.
Happy birthday sweet boy.
I love you.
Even when you’re naughty. (Which is almost always.)
delightfully,
Chenin
While I was blown away by the details you created, I love the letter to Max best. So sweet! Happy B’day Maxfield!
That was amazing…all of it…the party…the note…everything! I still think you have a future in party planning/styling! Happy Birthday to Max!
Happy 1st Birthday Max! You look so like your mommy at the same age that it brings tears to my eyes. May you bring as much love and pride to her life as she’s brought to mine.
xoxo,
Grammy K
Happy Birthday Max!! Such attention to detail – you also would make a great event planner!
Seriously CUTE!
i can’t believe he is so big, such a fun party. you are so crafty!
That last picture is TOO CUTE! That needs to be a nice big canvas somewhere =)
obsessed! I have a 4 month old and seeing this makes me look forward to his first birthday even though I want him to stop growing now! so cute thanks for sharing him!
Wow, awesome party!! Max is one lucky boy
I’m so jealous of your craftiness. Great job mommy Chenin!!
Augh…Chenin, your note made me tear up….so amazing…
Happy Birthday Maxfield. My little guy, Owen, turns two March 1st. I loved this age 12mo-24mo. Not sure what I think of 2 yet. Congrats on making it through the first year! PHEW. I know it’s a lot of work with a business and a baby.
Cute kid.
Awesome job with the details, Chenin! Your little note to Max made me tear up. What a beautiful family!
Fantastic party! Great pictures! Happy Birthday Max!
aw, this is too sweet! it’s amazing how quickly they grow. my little guy is only 3 months old, but it makes me want to start planning his first birthday party
aw, this is too sweet! it’s amazing how quickly they grow. my little guy is only 3 months old, but it makes me want to start planning his first birthday party
You are a wonderful mom! The party looks great and you did an amazing job with the decorations. Such a handsome boy!
Hi
It’s so great to see something so totally different and so refreshing. YOur website is excellent and compliments your work perfectly. We don’t have anything like this in the UK. Maybe it’s all the sun you gety over there!
Keep up the good work.
Nick
Very cool… I love that you share this part of your life with the world. BTW – fantastic detail shots!
That cake is pretty epic for a first birthday! Or a 25th birthday!
happy birthday max
i love the theme..little boys are so sweet.
you did a wonderful job with the details of this party, chenin!! max is too cute for words; i am in love with him!!
thanks for making me have a huge lump in my throat after reading the letter. soooo glad we got to spend the day with the boutwell family. xoxo a million times. and, for the record, max is never naughty.
Truly inspiring! I have a billion and one excuses why we don’t do birthdays big, but really it might be me being lazy. This makes me want to plan a great one!
What a great theme idea. I think I might have to bite styles for my soon to be 3 year old’s party.
Awwwww, you just put a huge lump in my throat! So cute!
He is so adorable!!!
So adorable! I love it. And yeah he is about the cutest boy ever (not like you didn’t know)
Totally tearing up right now over the mommy moment. He is the cutest little guy. Just wait, my son will be 2 this year and it just keeps flying by. He’s naughty too, but what fun would it be if they weren’t.
maxfield is the cutest. and just like the others, there is a lump in my throat as well.
Awwww, what a beautiful party and great photos. It’s amazing how fast they grow up. I’m planning my guys first birthday party next month. Where did the past year go? At least our boys have wonderful mommies who take amazing photographs! Congrats to you both
what a cutie-pie! love the pix and the party.
The photo with Maxfield and the oranges is totally cute! I really like the party theme. I’m going to show my friend this idea for her son’s birthday.
Love the dryer duct vases, and robot favors ideas! Will be adding a link to your party on our retro robot party idea page.