C is for Cookie!

While brainstorming for themes for Frankie's first birthday, I thought to myself, "Jeez - What does this kid like?  He loves milk - What am I going to do, have a milk party?"  Which soon transformed into a milk and cookies party - and ultimately we landed on a Cookie Monster theme.  Perfect!  Until I realized that the only Sesame Street character that has easy-to-find birthday decorations is that darn Elmo.  But my mind was made up - I was going to throw Frankie a Cookie Monster birthday even if it meant I had to make most of the decorations.  I mean, I had pretty much promised him a Cookie birthday and I couldn't let him down, right? ;)

 

First thing's first - the invitations went out:

 

 

And then the cake.  I really wanted a 3-D cookie monster cake and started by calling local bakeries, and after picking my jaw off the floor upon hearing two price quotes, I had to come up with another plan.  I searched and searched the internet for instructions and cookie monster cake design ideas and convinced myself that I could do it.  I had it all planned out.  And then I found The Cake Boutique in good ol' Winchester.  Sarah makes amazing creations and agreed to make Frankie's cake for a very reasonable price!  Sold! 

 

Thank goodness I went with The Cake Boutique because I'm fairly certain my attempt would not have turned out this good!

After I checked the cake off my to-do list, it was time to hunt for decorations. I lucked out and found cookie monster 1st birthday napkins and the rest was up to me (and my sister!). 

 

Cookie Bar

Favor bags for cookie bar

Birthday Boy Bubbles

Handing out the bubbles

Welcome wreath

Cake table

Birthday Boy chair

Family shot



Someone wasn't too excited about his cake

Attempt #2 the next night went over a little better



It was an incredibly special day and we are so grateful for all of our family and friends that celebrated our little guy's 1st birthday with us.  Happy Birthday, Frank!