Leopard print & cupcakes...what more could a girl ask for?!

We decided to celebrate Madison's 1st birthday a day early since her actual birthday fell on a Monday and most people had to work the following day. We figured it made more sense to have it on Sunday that way everyone could still enjoy their holiday off and relax before the work week started. I had been planning Madison's birthday for a couple months now. I kept going back and forth about certain ideas but I had one thing for certain...the theme of her party. Since she is still a little young and doesn't really like any particular cartoon character yet I decide to save that type of party for when she is older and let her pick her theme. I had noticed for a while now that I have been VERY drawn to leopard print and you could definitely tell by Madison's wardrobe. =)

Since I really wanted to do something different than your average 1st birthday party I ran with the leopard print idea! What better way to think outside of the box than with leopard print for a 1st birthday right?! You don't see that very often and of course I had to throw my all time fave in there...what's a party without CUPCAKES?! =) So that is how the leopard print & cupcake theme came about. I was oh sooo excited!!! I had SOOO many ideas of what I wanted to do, but unfortunately due to some surprising circumstances I wasn't able to do all of them since I wasn't feeling very good. Oh well! There's always next year! Luckily Jaime's family was in town visiting so they were able to help me ALOT! I probably wouldn't have been able to do half the things I wanted without them and my family. I am so lucky to have them all in my life. Madison's party was a huge success! Everyone had such a great time especially the birthday girl! Here a just a few of the many pictures we took that day. Thank goodness for Madison's biggest and best birthday presents...her very own waterpark! It sure helped to keep all the kids cool on this scorchin' hot day.

 

 For all those that were able to share this special day with us...THANK YOU!!! It wouldn't have been the same without you. We really appreciate everyone coming. It is definitely a day we will never forget and we're so grateful to share it will all of you.