For Nolan's first birthday we had a "New Orleans" themed party, a NOLA bash. We were so lucky to have all 10 of the Yates cousins there and all of his grandparents and a tiny handful of friends.
I had so much fun planning it. We had authentic gumbo catered by Alligator Cafe, red beans and rice, pizza and kid food, Pat O Brien's hurricanes (The real deal!), mardi gras masks, custom Nola themed decor, and a brand new bounce house provided by Gigi and Dandy and Bebe and Papa. We've already used it a ton! Don't rent the big ones, buy a small one to reuse if you can!
Nolan loved his party and loved his cake. Unlike many other babies I actually had to take it away from him because he was planning to eat the entire thing and I was afraid he would get sick! Nolan Likes Cake. :)
Gigi and Dandy drove in for the party from Austin, Nolan was lucky to have them there! And Aunt Alice helped SO much in the kitchen and his cousins helped me decorate beforehand. It was such a family affair.
The kids bounced and bounced and played so hard that at 10 PM Mallory laid down on the concrete patio and fell asleep. Now that's a sign of a good party!
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Lauren Haddox did an excellent job with our unique party theme! Adorable invites and decor!
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| So sweaty from all that bouncing! |
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| Pat O's mix and Rum makes a yummy Hurricane drink! |
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| Peyton and Mom |
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I have the BEST custom kid shirt designer! Mardi gras wagon with beads!
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| So delicious. 1st bday parties are the best! |
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| Catering by Aunt Alice! |
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| Presenting Nolan |
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| Funny faces while we sang to him |
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| Need a smash cake? Ask for Central Market to make you one on their jumbo cupcake. Delish! |
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| How many Yates cousins can you put in a bounce house? |
Happy Happy Birthday to my precious baby boy. We had SO much fun celebrating you! N'awlins Style.
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