Manny's First Birthday

Tonight marks the night of our greatest accomplishment, the birth of our son Manasseh. It was tonight, one year ago, that we first saw his precious little face.

Now I know why birthday celebrations really originated!

Of course, Manny is the only child in Chris' family, and his kiddie friends are all in Australia, so it made planning his birthday hard. We are enjoying spending his actual birthday with Chris' mum, who has been sick, but I wanted to do something small with other children. So, we were blessed with some very dear friends to share our special occasion with also.

From the first time I saw the red and teal combination I've wanted to try it for a dinner party or to decorate a room. Here was the perfect opportunity. I will warn you though it is VERY hard (or maybe it's just me - with my broken eyesight - in limited NZ shops) to get the exact correct shades. All that said, I think it worked!

The table is set!

Those pretty puff-ball things hanging from the ceiling, with old fashioned crepe chains.

Favour bags for the children.

The dinnerset matched with a teal trim! That's God's signature blessing.

{I always look out for a signature from God, something only He could do or would even think to do, when I am planning events or working on a project. Something like this, a dinnerset that matches perfectly and I could never have planned or asked for, is what I call God's signature blessing.}

Friends! Or more precisely, seven preschoolers under one roof!

The beautiful cake, made and decorated by a beautiful lady! Sil, thank you!

Btw, it was delicious! ;-)

Charcoal BBQ. Soooo yummy! Chris' good friend Leif was on the tongs.

Pretty cake! It matches the theme!

These were my attempt at cupcakes without an oven lol! To make: Chop up Perky Nana's (in honour of Chris' nickname) and Pinky Bars, mixed in with marshmellows. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, stir and place in cupcake cases. Top with a jaffa. :-)

  

This is Kerry. Stealing the children's toys. Haha! Joking! Pass the Parcel was a hit. Of course.

Praise God for our greatest accomplishment!