Ladybug, Ladybug, what do you see? I see a birthday girl staring at me.
We recently celebrated my neice Bailey's first birthday with a ladybug themed backyard party at my father's house. I made Bailey's smash cake, pictured above.
Shana, my sister-in-law and Bailey's mom, made this sweet ladybug tutu. I will share more photos of this sweet little ladybug tomorrow!
Bailey's cupcakes were a tag-team effort between my sister and me. I baked and decorated the cupcakes, and Jennifer made the cupcake liners and toppers. (Find her Polka Dot Party ladybug toppers here.)
Nathan and Shana's friend Sarah painted faces in the back yard.
Emma was all smiles to get a ladybug on her cheek.
A simple menu of hamburgers and hot dogs, fruit and chips was perfect for this casual summer gathering. The weather was perfect for sitting outside with a slice of watermelon. Jennifer made the water bottle labels, available here.
Above, Shana cuts the cake. Shana served a red velvet sheet cake from Publix alongside the cupcakes. Shana made her headband, along with Bailey's tutu and daughter Kadence's pillowcase dress. You can find Shana's handmade products at Little Bit Designs.
Love is Grand: D-Dad shares a slice of cake with Jennifer's son, Jonathan.
There were about as many shutter bugs as ladybugs at Bailey's party. Above, Kadence gets a few pointers from her photographer daddy, Nathan.
Here are a few of the ladybugs who stopped in for the party.
The boy cousins light at the ladybug table.
While the girl cousins take flight.
Mary Ashley loved spending time with Kadence.
Caitlin loved the face painting ... and arm painting ... and hand painting ... .
A rare sight: all nine of my dad's grandchildren in one frame!
Shana definitely earned her ladybug wings on this party. We enjoyed wonderful family time during this rare opportunity to be together. Tomorrow, more photos of the birthday girl!
"I never had any other desire so strong, and so like covetousness, as that one which I have had always, that I might be master at last of a small house and a large Garden."
~ Abraham Cowley, The Garden, 1666
A garden path is always brighter with your sister by your side.
I am a wife and mother of four who enjoys writing, crafting, visiting tea rooms and hosting birthday parties. I am editor of Victoria magazine, a former contributing editor to Christian Woman magazine, and author of the book Giving for All It's Worth. This blog holds many of my most treasured memories, devotional thoughts, and ides for cherishing the little moments that make every day special.
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