we did it. together. one year old baby boy! one year of parenthood. high fives on not killing the baby ;)
i have to admit to being one emotional mama this week. so today i thought i would be a wreck, but that was not the case. i felt so happy. happy about the year we've had, happy, happy that you're our son.

the day started with smiles, not hard when you have grandma liverpool in the house! my poor mum travelled up yesterday but got stuck in traffic so missed caleb before bed. watching the two of them together this morning was the sweetest thing.

so a few pictures of our day...
balloons are the best :)
just a card or two
present time
lets get this party started :)
 some buddies in disguise

 showing grandma his 'i can shove a whole sausage roll in my mouth' trick
peek-a-boo grandad

after taking a few pics of the day i put my camera to the side, i didn't want to miss the day by trying so desperately to document it. this was a party after all ;) 
but all was not lost, my niece ciara saw my camera and asked if she could take some pictures. take some (amazing) pictures she did! thank you my little talented photographer.

i cooked caleb his favourite meal for his birthday, meatball and chorizo stew.
 my favourite lady in the world ♥
happy birthday to you (you weren't too sure about this bit)
think we took helping you blow the candle out a little too seriously!
now this bit you liked!
 me and my boys
our talented photographer

thank you so much to everyone today, near and far. all of you have made this the most incredible day. i'm overwhelmed by the love, and feel so blessed that caleb has such amazing, caring and wonderful people in his life.

looking forward to leg two in the pool :)

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  1. Awe!!! <3 Happy 1st Birthday Caleb!!! Wonderful photos and looks like a wonderful memorable party. Sending well wishes from the States!

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    1. thanks momma burd!
      it was such a good day. can't believe my baby is one!!

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  2. Happy birthday CALEB!!! Hope he had the most wonderful day! Looks like a fabulous party. Your apartment is beautiful btw-the light is gorgeous!

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    1. thank you! it's been a cracking few days with lots of family and friends, very lucky boy :)

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  3. UMMMMMMMMMMMMM.... ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!
    YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING HOUSE AND STYLE.
    Damn girl!
    Please, make a blog post all about your house and interior design.
    Did you set up that party all by yourself?
    Seriously, amazing. Wow..

    And this makes me laugh so hard "high fives on not killing the baby" ;)

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    1. thank you katie! you are so kind.
      i had help from the hubs and my mum with the party. i loved seeing caleb's reaction, the balloons were certainly the highlight!

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  4. that happy birthday garland is the cutest! i'm already dreaming of our first birthday party... only five months away haha

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    1. thank you! i wanted to make my own but ran out of time, but then found these cute letters and put them on some bakers twine.
      your little one will be one before you know it, it seriously comes round too quick!

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  5. I just came across your blog and I love it so much! I have a little one that is almost the same age! His birthday party is so cute!!! I'm your newest follower!

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    1. thank you kathleen! it's a great age just now hey :)

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