Fin's Circus Soiree

what a perfect day.

family, friends, food and my baby turning one. 

I must say I can't help myself when it comes to parties.

I tend to go all out and boy did we go all out for Fin's first birthday.

face painting, bubbles, a bounce house, balloon animals, clown noses

and lots of sugar.

I couldn't help but reminisce about Genevieve's first birthday.  My how time is flying.

I made the balloon banner using this tutorial

it wasn't hard but tedious and time consuming.

Joe and I blew up 72 balloons.  We both had major headaches afterwards.

my sweet neighbor, Laura made all the desserts: cake, cupcakes and cookies

they were so yummy.

and what circus is complete without popcorn and cotton candy

Genevieve was the "ringmaster" 

face painting was done by the amazing: athena

grammy and grandad

there is just something magical about bubbles

I made my headband using this tutorial

we had about 60 of our good friends and family come and help us celebrate Finley's first year of life

here is just a few of them...

Happy Birthday Finley James.

We love you.

(all photos were taken by the wonderful alisha gregerson)

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