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 { Our birthday boy! }

Knox’s first birthday party was so much fun!  We decided a New York City theme was only appropriate since Knox was born in Manhattan.  It was so fun getting all our friends and family together to celebrate our sweet boy!  He loved all the attention when we sang happy birthday to him and after tasting the birthday cake I may never get him to eat veggies again!

Knox, you are seriously our sunshine!  Your sweet kisses melt my heart, your curiosity for life inspires me, your contagious smile keeps me going every day and your eagerness to learn leaves me speechless!  We love you more than you will ever know.  God blessed us beyond measure the day he brought you into our lives.

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{ We actually got a picture of the three of us, one us of is usually behind the lens. }

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{ We kept the food fun and easy New York staples: pizza, pretzels, hot dogs, subway sandwiches & big red apples, of course! }

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{ I found these vintage taxi cabs at Home Goods & ordered the NYC toppers from Shop by Monika }

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{ Guest went home with a little piece of New York, too. }

NEW YORK CITY COOKIES

 { Cookies by Jamie Johnson // idea from Monika }

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{ Custom cups by Illustrated Drinkware }

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 { We set up a little play mat so the babies could get in on the NYC fun, too! }

ELLIE TAHARI FOR KOHL'S

 { My family raided the Elie Tahari for Kohl’s collection because it was just too perfect for our theme! }

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{ We have been inseparable since Freshman year of college and I love that our babies will grow up together too!  Class of 2035! }

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{ Playing with the party favors! }

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 { Party Decor details }

NEW YORK CITY BIRTHDAY CAKE

NEW YORK CITY CAKES

{ No birthday party is complete without a cake! Cakes by Jamie Johnson }

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{Knox’s first taste of sugar, he thought it was so good he wanted to share with Mama! }

Photographed by Kate Robinson