Oscar Turns One | First Birthday Luau

Oscar is now a full fledged one year old boy.  On one hand that seems impossible, wasn't I just writing this post? Weren't we just decorating his nursery? Wasn't I just sending these birth announcements? On the other, this year has been soooo long in many respects.  Juggling two kids and a full time job (along with this blog I do in my "spare time") has been hard.  I knew it was going to be hard and I am so lucky in so many ways so I don't want this to read as a whine.  I'm just a tiny bit more tired than I used to be. (How do you moms with 6 kids do it?  Seriously HOW!?)  I'm trying to adjust to letting certain things go and just trying to enjoy all of the joys of this life right now but that is hard for me.  It's a battle of my inner nature versus my common sense. Which is stronger?



So when Oscar's birthday was approaching, we wanted to do something to celebrate but not make it too nuts.  His August birthday seemed to jive perfectly with a Luau themed celebration so that's what we did.  ( I know, I know. You are seeing pumpkins and sweaters on every other blog right now but come on - its still August!)






We made this tiki bar along with a giant vat of pineapple punch (which was a huge hit!), put up the tackiest decorations known to man, ordered an amazing tiki themed cake, and had someone play the ukulele.  I think the party was a hit and everyone had a lot of fun so I'm glad we did it - if nothing more than to mark the next phase of our lives as we transition out of baby things and into bigger adventures.  Who else needs a nap?




11 comments:

  1. How has a year passed already?! Happy birthday to your sweet baby boy!

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  2. So sweet - I adore the family photos at the end of the post. Seriously though - how do parents with more kids do ANYTHING??? Happy Birthday Oscar!

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  3. OMG, everything is amazing! That cake is insanely cute, as is your gorgeous baby boy. What a beautiful family you all are!

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  4. Alos....recipes, please?!

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  5. Looks great, Stef! But. But...I kind of want to see the invitation too.

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  6. Sweet Oscar is adorable! Your entire family is adorable! Enjoy life. Vikki in VA

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  7. I always need a nap. Great family photo! Happy birthday Oscar!

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  8. Wow he is a year already! Congratulations

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  9. Such an adorable birthday boy! Happiness is family.

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  10. I LOVE this!!!! Looks like it was a great party for family and friends and the birthday boy - which is exactly what it's meant to be! I may steal the tiki theme for a future birthday party for my daughter (also an August baby) :)

    PS. Could Oscar look ANY sweeter in that pic? Adorable. Happy birthday big guy!

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  11. I know I'm slow to roll here, but would you please share some of your sources for the decor/party supplies? Especially the little coconut tiki musicians/girls? and the "hula party" girl by the chalkboard! Thank you!

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