Brynleigh's Secret Garden 1st Birthday

B had her first birthday party on Sunday.  When I first started planning her party, it was a bug theme, given I've called her buggie since she was in my belly.  As I began shopping for the decor, the bug theme evolved into a flower and bug theme, and B's Secret Garden was born. It was the girlie birthday party I always dreamt of throwing for my little girl.  I am a sucker for themes, and this was no exception.  Here are the highlights:
This chalkboard was hung on our door.  I also had pinwheels and balloons out there, but I forgot to take pictures of them

 This basket was filled with seed packets, and was by the door for each family to take on their way out.  It said "Thanks for fluttering by to celebrate the birthday of our little sprout"

Pictures of B from month to month

 Dessert table

 Dirt cake (thanks MIL!)  So cute!

 The food and the amazing tissue followers (thanks T, for the help, they came out great!)

 My fruit kabob flower pots

 Bees for the kiddos.  I also made P,B&Js and had keebler granola "bug bites" in snackpacks

 Buggie crackers

 Kiddie favor bags

Love the spring flowers with the lemons and limes in the jars (I just kept my pasta jars for a few months)  I got the hanging/sparkly flowers from Hobby Lobby

B's seat for her cake smash

 I was most in love with my banner.  Her name now hangs over her closet, as I couldn't bear to throw the whole thing away.  I loved it!

Loved how these cookies turned out. 

 More tissue paper flowers

 This was a garden stepping stone (ladybug).  I had the party guests all sign it, then it'll go in our garden.

 B's cupcake cake.  Yes, I made it...or I tried.  :)  Purple ones were yellow and the pink were chocolate. 

 You can see her onsie in this picture (thanks Etsy!)

 Happy Birthday to you...

Brother helped blow out the candle

Cake smash time.  B showed no fear! 

Yummy!

Present opening 

Gift from Mommy & Daddy

 Mommy and her girl (yes, I'm wearing toddler sunglasses, and they fit! lol)

Hubs, sweet birthday girl and me

 The gals, and B with tired eyes.  It had already been a very eventful day.

I have a ton more photos of family, friends, more present opening, and lots more cake smashing...but I've probably already bored you (if you're still reading).  Thanks for checking out our Secret Garden.  I hope one day B will appreciate it:)  Right now, I had a blast planning it for her!  Happy Birthday, sweet girl!