Turning one is pretty fun - The Party

My goodness, time is just FLYING! Miss Ainsley turned one on July 3rd, but we had her big party the week after since we go to NH every year for the 4th. Summer really is the most fun time to have a birthday! I'm glad the last miserable month of pregnancy paid off and will continue to pay off every year when we can throw Ainsley a lovely outdoor BBQ or pool party. And with her birthday almost landing on America's, I will also always have a default party theme if I don't feel like coming up with something new. So without further adieu, I present our little love's patriotic first birthday party, starting with the invite: If there was any question, this was done from scratch, no pre-made template, no ordering online. Created, printed and mailed straight from my home. I like the vintage hint and just LOVE the photo of Miss A! Following are photos of some of my Pinterest inspired decorations/projects: Loved the mason jars with straws and red punch! It was one of the...