1st Birthday

Earlier this month, we celebrated Avalee Mariah's 1st Birthday!  Since Ava has no say in what the theme of her birthday can be, I decided on doing a Parisian theme.  Yes...not your normal children's 1st birthday theme but I know in a few years I wouldn't have a say in what I personally would like to do!!
So of course, I was the one who planned the party from start to finish.  I found great deals at Hobby Lobby for Parisian decorations.  Hobby Lobby and I, have a love/hate relationship.  I absolutely love that store, BUT every time I leave I end up spending too much money than what I planned on!  Luckily, I saved money by making the cake and cupcakes myself...it was delicious by the way!  The party decor turned out exactly the way I envisioned it!  I really wanted an Eiffel tower cupcake holder, but the one I saw online cost $200!  So instead of buying an actual Eiffel tower cupcake holder, I bought an iron Eiffel tower from Hobby Lobby for only $30, and cardboard cake holders for less than $10.  I took the cardboard cake holders, and cut a hole in the middle of the holder to place on top of the Eiffel tower top.  The cardboard cake holder stayed securely on, and I was able to place cupcakes on top of the Eiffel tower.  Instead of paying $200, I only paid no more than $40 on an Eiffel tower cupcake holder!  The party was a great success, I look forward to the many birthdays to come and watching my beautiful baby girl grow!