Name: Markus (1)
Location: Mahomet, IL
So, I really liked the quote-ish saying "boy, n.: noise with dirt on it" and this is VERY Markus-- who eats handfuls of sand and hosta leaves and already says "tac-dur" (tractor). The theme then was dirt.
We had dirt cups, dirt cake, and mud milk (chocolate milk). There were also some appetizers. I got the 2'X3' banner of him as an engineering print from Staples for $2.99 and did the ModPodge text myself.
We invited my husband's family and my family. After eating and gifts, we had both grandpas plant a tree - one for Markus and one of his brother - in honor of the dirt theme, the birthday and Earth Day. Oh yeah, I put real garden soil on the tables as decoration and someone took a big bite of it thinking it was chocolate cookies:)
Thanks Heidi!
(Images: reader Heidi)
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AWESOME.
I love the tree planting. Oh and the dirt cake! Great job!
hahaha. very perfect and also love the tree planting.
how fun!! love this.
On here, we frequently see parties that are beautifully executed, but have nothing to do with the birthday boy or girl. This is especially (and understandably) true for 1 year old parties. So, this party is extra wonderful. I love that you went with a theme that Markus really is into and I love that it is executed in a fun, personal, and not extravagant way. And the trees are such great mementos of the happy occasion!
I LOVE that you made the party all about your son. Fabulous!
I love that quote, too! Everything about the party is great, but the tree planting is wonderful!