John Deere First Birthday Party!

Anyone who knows my family knows that my son is obsessed with anything that has wheels on it, but most importantly... HE LOVES TRACTORS.

So when trying to decide what to do for his party - like two weeks before the day! - we thought and thought until finally I had the perfect idea. John Deere!


I had everything planned. I ordered balloons, ribbon, invitations, napkins, and everything imaginable for my little man's special day. I reserved a barn at our local park, personally handed out every invitation, and even decided I'd be super-mom and make his own cake.

The night before his party, I stayed up til 3am making teeny-tiny little adorable cupcakes to make his tractor cupcake cake.

yes, these are funfetti! my favorite!

So when I woke up at 8am to a child screaming in my ear, I was so overwhelmed. Luckily, my super-awesome big sister showed up at my house and saved the day!

Seriously, at one point, I just stood in the bathroom and cried. My husband called me ONE HOUR before his party to inform me he had told his parents and friends the wrong time.

So, we ditched the swanky reserved barn and opted out for our tiny little apartment.

Can't you tell Mr. Eli had a good first birthday?