Magnus' County Fair 1st Birthday

Magnus turned one with one heck of a County Fair birthday bash!  I had a blast planning his 1st birthday party and loved how it all came together!  There was a ton of red gingham, yummy fair food like corn dogs, soft pretzels and popcorn, pie in place of cake for the birthday boy, cotton candy party favors, and even a hot dog hair clip for big sister Sylvie.  The kids loved taking "hayrides" in Mag's new wagon from his Mimi and Pa & Other Mimi and Boppy, taking "pony rides", and the pretend petting zoo.  I made a bunch of rag banners and a ONE high chair banner for decorations and wrapped anything I could get my hands on in tickets and/or burlap.  We used an old quilt from Cole's parents as the backdrop for the photo booth.  The big guy loved his birthday pie made with love by his great grandma (aka Other Mimi).  She's always made pies for the family for as long as I can remember, so it was very special for her to make Mag's cherry pie!   He took small bites and was so calm about the whole thing, then of course wanted to feed anyone who came near.   Christina made the amazing sugar cookies and popcorn shaped cake balls, Cole and Sylvie made the mini pudding pies, and my mom made the yummy cupcakes!  Thanks to everyone who came to wish Magnus a happy birthday!!!  He had so much fun and wasn't even crabby despite not napping.  We are beyond lucky to have so many wonderful people who love our baby boy!!  Happy 1st birthday Magnus!!  Ready for a picture overload????

 

 

Sylvie's dress- Wren & James

Hairclip- Giddy Up and Grow

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals

Mag's bandana bib- Lou Embres

Tank top- GAP

Shorts- Zara

Shoes- Saltwater Sandals

Party Invites, food cards, activity cards- Party Monkey

Magnus banner- Nadya's World

Cotton Candy- Sweetopia

Photography- Lux et Amor

11 Months

Magnus is 11 months old!  He is becoming so much more of a kid and it's cracking me up!  He loves hiding behind something then peeking out with this huge grin and giggles!  He is always smiling and has this great deep grunting laugh.  Magnus started walking right at 10.5 months and hasn't slowed down.  He runs all over the place, arms up in the air for balance.  He's gotten pretty quick and is loving getting into everything!!  He's pretty curious and loves playing with all of Sylvie's toys, which can sometimes annoy her.  He is obsessed with carrying things around and basically has to have something big in each hand at all times!  Uncle Jakob made him this great hockey stick and it's currently his favorite item.  He somehow even knows how to use it to hit a ball around the house.  Future hockey star??  Mag started saying "Mama" to me!  LOVE it!  He also says "baba" and "dada".  He has 8 teeth, 4 on top and 4 on bottom and loves to eat any and all foods.  Still doesn't sleep through the night and takes 2 naps.  Wears 18-24 month clothes, size 4 diaper and shoes.  He is still obsessed with Me and Cole and loves being carried around.   He's become nearly impossible to take photos of, just puts his head down and runs away.  Love this boy!

Tank- American Apparel

Pants- Sugarplum Lane Boutique

Mocs- Crew & Lu

Neck scarf- Lauren Alexandra

Just a little late…10 months

Magnus turns ONE in 5 days!  AHHHH!!  Guess this means I need to do some catch up and post his 10 & 11 month update.  Opppps!

10 months- Magnus continues to be the most happy baby!  He's starting to stand all by himself and looks like he will be walking soon!  He loves to clap and get so excited when he sees Cole, me or Sylvie.  He loves all different types of foods and really enjoys feeding himself and making a big mess!  He babbles all the time and makes some great noises.  His laugh just melts my heart and can be heard when he's tickled or watching Sylvie doing silly things.  Magnus usually takes 2 naps a day and is in bed around 7pm.  He also loves to nap anytime we are in the car.  He is still up 2-3 times a night just to say HEY and get a snack.  He's still our big guy and is wearing lots of 18-24 month size clothes, size 4 diapers, and size 4 shoes.  Love him so much!!!  

We checked out Kauffman Gardens for some 10 month photos.  It ended up there wasn't much in bloom, but I still love that location anytime of year and the kids loved exploring!