SUYL~ Jackson's 1st birthday!

So excited to share and read about other's great party themes and ideas!  For Jackson's first birthday OF COURSE we did a pirate theme.  Unfortunately I can't find the SD card with all the pics  (bad mommy, I know!)  So I just had to settle for pictures of pictures (I also could figured out the scanner...I don't know how I even manage to turn on the computer sometimes :-D), this is explanation for the poor quality.

The invite.  Made by Yours truly and my mother.

My very unhappy, just got up from a nap, why am I wearing this silly hat birthday boy :-)

Somewhat of a smile looking at his Nana.

Don't know if you can see or not, but Jackson's outfit had a little pirate bear and ship on it.  When I saw it I had to have it, even better that it only cost $5 at Roses!!!  Topped off with an "I'm 1 today," button and Captain's hat he was stylin'.

Just a plain ol' pound cake with butter cream icing, again made by yours truly.  Sure was yummy! And for the little hands that attended, pirate cupcakes:

And for Jackson's smash cake, what better for the pirate of the day  but a treasure chest?!?!

Sad to say, I don't have any more pics to share.  I can however fill you in on the rest of the day.  The party started at 1pm with a good ol' fashioned cookout of hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade slaw, chili, and baked beans.  With a pirate inspired banner, treasure map plates, and parrots and balloons flying the pirate party commenced. The party started outside quite frankly b/c my house can't accommodate 30 people at the dinig table and the fear of chili or baked beans on my furniture or carpet scared me.  So after lunch, it was time for presents!  My family and friends were so gracious, from cloths to toys to diapers and even a handmade hobby horse by Pop-Pop we couldn't be more thankful.  Everyone headed inside because we were all melting and the cakes would do the same in June heat of 100 degrees. The cakes were a hit and YUMMY.  The little ones received there treasure chest treat bags, and after many memories had been made everyone went home.  

Not sure what we will do this year for birthday number 2, but I certainly have some great ideas to go from now after reading about all the wonderful parties.

God Bless~