For the past year I have a text thread with four other moms of babies Birch’s age. We have been each other’s support group during periods of sleeplessness, sickness, and chaos. And we chat daily about milestones and questions we have, sharing tips and advice. I met each of them in a different way (I think I was the point of the start who connected us all) but we have all become great friends over the past year.
We decided to have a joint birthday party for the babies, all born within about a month of each other, rather than taking turns hosting each other. As Mazen likes to say, Birch had his “family party” last week and his “friends party” this weekend.
First Birthday at King Family Vineyards
The Setting
We headed to King Family Vineyards mid-day where the big brothers would have plenty of room to run and the babies could crawl through the grass.
The Food
We coordinated a cheese board and big salad from Plenty (naturally!), cupcakes, and bought wine from the vineyard.
The salad was lentil and kale with feta, olives, and almonds. So delicious!!
The babies were thrilled with their cupcakes!
First Birthday at King Family Vineyards – More pics to come!
We also had a photographer come to capture the event and take each family’s photo. I’ll have the professional photos to share in a couple of weeks!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Look at the incredible snack platter! What a fun day out! 🙂
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Andrea says
What a perfect party! Love the cheeseboard + salad idea, simple but perfect for an afternoon party – I’m going to remember that! Happy bday birch!
Tonya says
That cheeseboard is insane!
Brigid says
I love how simple you keep your parties. It’s so clean and classy. I live in the NYC Metro area and I feel like everything is over the top here. Cannot find many that like to keep things simple.
All your kids are adorable!!!
KathEats says
If this is simple I don’t know what over the top is!! Like 10 different dishes? We had too much food as it was!
Elizabeth A Weber-Falk says
Babies eating cupcakes is the best! Happy birthday to all!
Jeanie says
Such cute pictures of all the babies. That cheese board looks awesome!
Jenna says
What fun! I’m using that beautiful charcuterie board as inspiration for Thanksgiving. ?
Renee VanReed says
I saw you said you had too much food – so I’m curious how many people were there? And what time the party was at? I struggle with this. Unless it’s from 2pm-4pm, you have to serve a full meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner…never just light snacks like this. At least, that’s the precedent that’s been set around here. It’ annoying, ha!