smith is 1

this was so much fun for me to plan!  i have been thinking about a theme and design for a long time for my baby boy's birthday.  my first inspiration came from an elephant cake i saw in a 'kid's birthday' cookbook.  and from that, came an idea for an indian elephant themed birthday.  it worked out perfect b/c charlie and i love india and have had a chance to travel there...so it just felt right.  we had a small, but perfect gathering of our family, my parents, shad's family, and the o'steen/st.aubyn family.  i still felt like doing it up in a big way even though we are transient here in b-town because smith deserves it!  here are a lot of pictures.  and here is the link to where i got some added inspiration once the theme was decided: prudent baby: indian elephant party

we all wore our indian garb...sorry for my slouch..makes the preggo belly look much bigger than it is!

the cake that i made...it was hard...but a really fun, good learning experience!

pictures of the table/room for party...i made the hanging flowers (from tissue paper) and elephant garland (from fabric)

charlie made all the indian food...with exception of naan..we got that from an indian restaurant in a-town

 mom ordered some special m&m's personalized for smith :)

i had a craft station for kids to make elephants...this is the one grace made for smith...such a sweet girl!

during 'happy birthday' and before the dig in by smith

we love you smith and have been so blessed to have you here with us this past year.  you become more adorable every day and we love to watch you learn and grow with your God given thirst for life.  i love the kisses i steal from you as much as the ones you give away.  we cannot wait for many more birthdays!