Jasper's Birthday Party

I don't know why it has taken me this long to post Jasper's Birthday Party...I almost decided to forget it because I am so embarrassed it has taken me this long to post.  But we had so much fun and worked so hard on his party that I just have to share.It took me a long time to decide on a theme for Japer's party.  I was constantly bouncing ideas off of people, and then one day it just all came together. We knew we wanted to have a brunch birthday party simply because Jasper is best in the mornings.  Who wants a grumpy birthday boy?  Breakfast is also his favorite meal of the day, and if we get brave enough to go out to eat as a family, it is usually for breakfast.  I also knew that I wanted the entire party to be a celebration of Jasper and his first year, not some cartoon or character that he loves.  And to top it all off, Jasper's big present from Trevor and I was a little kitchen.  So, the theme came together on it's own - Jasper's Diner.At first, I struggled figuring out what to do to make the party diner themed.  My sister even said at one point, "Why couldn't you just pick an easy theme?" But once we got started, it was so much fun!  And our retro kitchen fit into the theme perfectly, so we didn't even have to decorate much.  On the menu we had breakfast casserole, baked oatmeal, fruit, pie, cake, coffee, and orange juice.  The food was so good!  I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.I borrowed some coke bottles from my brother's Coke collection for the centerpieces.  I created the Jasper's Diner logo and used it for a big sign and coasters for everyone to take home.  We made sure to have the diner style napkin holder, coffee stirrers, and toothpick holder.We also had lots of old fashioned candy!  Good for decoration and to munch on.We displayed a picture from each month throughout his first year.  I even got those little coffee magnets on Etsy.Trevor surprised me with these for the party.  Every diner needs some soda, and the customizable Jone's Sodas were perfect!  These would be great for a wedding's too!It was such a great surprise because Trevor and I go back a long way with Jone's Soda.  It was my favorite in high school, and for our first dating anniversary Trevor surprised me with a case of Jone's Soda customized with our first date picture and a sweet note on the side.  Who would've thought that someday he would be doing the same for our little boy's first birthday?!We had to have Diner hats!  Every time I look at this picture I am reminded of why my mom and me always feel so outnumbered.  I think Jasper has enough Uncles!This is the only picture I have of the three of us from his birthday.  That's what happens when the craziness of a party begins.  I was so disappointed when I went through the pictures, but at least we got one.He didn't eat much of the cupcake, but he sure got messy!And this is our spoiled little boy surrounded by all of his presents!  We sent out this picture to everyone as Jasper's thank you note.  Trevor, Jasper, and I had such a good time the evening of his party.  We just relaxed and enjoyed playing with his new toys.  We are so blessed by Jasper each and every day! And as much fun as it was having this birthday party, afterwards I swore I would never do it again!