Peyton's First Birthday

9/15/16




So, I have a lot of friends and family that have babies. Like... a lot of them. For example there are 9 babies that were born just within a year of Peyton and we see most of them every week or so. It's awesome. Peyton will have 3 cousins in her same grade. I always wished that I grew up with family around and for now Peyton will get to do that! She's pretty lucky.
     Anyway, because there are so many babies around, I find myself comparing myself as a mother and her to the other babies. I hate that I do it but I'm only human. I hate that it makes me a little upset when other parents tell me to be thankful that she's not really moving yet so I don't have to worry about her getting into things. I hate that I find myself googling "how to make your baby eat/crawl/talk/walk/move at all, etc" at 2 in the morning. Peyton is usually an angel baby with the most laid back attitude. It's taken a while but I've mostly come to terms that she's just a "take it easy" kinda girl (like me most of the time) and it's awesome! She has been the easiest baby because of it! Eventually she'll crawl. Eventually she'll walk. Eventually she'll say "mama" when she's happy and not crying. Shoot. I'm off track again. These are just some things that have been on my mind and I promise I'll get to the fun stuff in just a minute!
     So to kind of tie all of this together, when I started thinking about her first birthday I wanted it to be everything Peyton is to me. Awesome, fun, and the best. Obviously, the first thing I did was comb through Pinterest to see what I could find. I switched ideas in my head a few times but then I found an idea that seemed simple enough but still fun and cute. We decided to go with a "confetti" theme but it kind of just turned into confetti, sparkles, and sprinkles. So with that idea, I started buying/making anything that fit that criteria. Soon, my house turned into a hurricane of half finished decorations and sewing projects. It was a mess. My house and my brain I mean. I was so stressed out and had too many ideas and I didn't know how to reign them in to one "simple" party. I got down on myself and told myself I would just bag it because it was a FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY... No one is going to care that it's not perfect or that my decorations didn't match.
     But I cared. I decided this was also kind of my party. Yes, it was Peyton's party, but it was mine too. I made it through a whole year of motherhood and my baby is pretty dang perfect! I was allowing myself to be proud of what I'd accomplished and I was gonna throw the coolest party anyone had ever seen because Peyton and I deserved it! Then I immediately felt awful and selfish. But this party was still gonna rock. I feel dumb saying all this but I just wanted to put it out there and I figured most people will scroll past this to the pictures anyway so...
     In the middle of my mental breaks and stresses, my angel best friend Shelbi came and helped me with the finishing touches. She flew in from San Diego the day before Peyton's party! She really is the best. She helped me not feel so crazy and had such a calming presence that I was able to wrap my head around everything. It was all coming together and I was ready for this party!
     Then Peyton woke up sick. I started panicking again thinking maybe I should just cancel the party, but I had done all of this work, I got so much help from family and friends to make it this far, and my friend FLEW IN for the party... So I just prayed Peyton would be happy once everyone showed up because she's a pretty social baby and loves to be around a lot of people.

Alright! The good stuff! PICTURES! My sister is awesome and just started a photography business and she took some amazing 12 month pictures and also took pictures at the party! I love them all so much!!! She's doing $50 sessions for the rest of the month of September if anyone needs pictures done! Follow her on Instagram @sarahwirigphotography and on Facebook here! I'm just going to post a few of my favorites.








That tongue! 






I love her little sly looks! She always spies at things and its the best!


Someday, her hair will be long flowing locks, but for now I love her chick fuzz!


Just had to show off her little outfit! I love her so much!

And finally, THE PARTY! I delegated most of the treats and food to my family and friends so that when I got to my sister in laws house to set up, I wouldn't have that to worry about too. Seriously saved my sanity. I really have THE BEST family and friends in the world. I couldn't imagine having to do all of it by myself. So we found places for all of my decorations I had found or made and it actually turned out really awesome! I'm so glad I had so much help with the set up because I DO NOT have an eye for what looks good!




Scoty got this cute poster printed! I loved it so much! Its all of the pictures I take every month with her stuffed giraffe and one of the 12 month pictures my sister took! It was the first thing that people would see when they walked into the back yard!




My friend Hallie made all of these treats for me! They turned out so cute! She's a saint.


I saw this cake on Pinterest and fell in love! I was nervous about making it because I'd never made a cake before. It probably took me like 5 times longer than it should have because I wanted it to be perfect but it was worth it! I really love how it turned out!



I wanted to have some stuff for the older kids to do during the party because I didn't want them to get bored and get too crazy! So I had a party hat decorating station!



I also made a "prize punch wall" for a game I was going to do, but I just had too much going on in my brain so I just decided to let the kids punch one on the way out to get their party favors!


I had to post this picture because this is the ONLY picture Shelbi and I have together! She flew all the way from San Diego and helped so much and I didn't even get a dang picture! So mad!

I loved this little wall so much! It turned out so cute! We put it up all draped and loose the first time but then the wind blew it all over the place and tangled it so bad. So luckily I have the best friends that rehung them tighter! They still got tangled up at the end but at least it looked good while it lasted!


Poor baby. She was so sick and miserable but she was being so good! We took her to the doctor the next day and found out she had a super nasty double ear infection and a bad cold! So sad!




Peyton started opening presents and got a puppy! She LOVES puppies! She kissed this puppy for like a minute straight!


I had to wipe her runny nose so many times and it was so sad!

Poor baby!

Time for cake! She was so excited! We tried to light the candle but it was too windy...





My heart!


Love these pictures! She never got to the blue layer, but I just love the colors, and her fingers and toes!

This was one of the only family pictures that we got! I wish I would have gotten pictures with everyone there! It was so fun to see everyone even though it was a crazy day!


Well! Thats it! It was crazy and stressful but so worth it! So many friends and family members came to party with us and I loved every minute! Once the party actually started... 

I cant believe that Peyton is A ONE YEAR OLD! How do I have a one year old? She's still so little... but so big at the same time! She makes me laugh every day! I love her dance moves and smiles. I love her cute little feet and toes! I love her big brown beautiful eyes. I love her little nose that barely pokes out from her face. I love her fluffy hair that wont lay down. I love the way she lights up when Scoty gets home. I love how floppy and flexible she is. I love everything about her and I can't wait to see what other fun things she learns in the coming year!


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