We had a fabulous weekend celebrating Mazen! He surprisingly woke up at 3:30am on his birthday, so I actually got to watch the clock strike 3:38 – the exact moment of his birth. I sort of hope that’s the last time I am awake at that hour on his birthday : )
My parents came for the weekend, and we had fun on Friday eating pizza and salad at Fridays After Five and then spent Saturday getting ready for the party. Mazen invited his playmates (and their parents) over for burgers and cupcakes. I didn’t get photos of his friends for privacy’s sake, but it was fun to see our yard literally crawling with kiddos! Maze lit up when his dad carried his Sweethaus cake down the steps and then enjoyed not one but two mini cupcakes. He surprised us all by eating the cake part first and leaving the frosting for last!
Instead of being a teary day for me, Mazen’s first birthday was loads of fun. I hardly remember each month from the past year, but I am also really excited for the year to come!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
Great photos! Looks like a wonderful time was had by all!
That cake looks amazing — what flavor was it?
Belated Happy Birthday to Mazen!
KathEats says
Vanilla on vanilla!! The best. It was like a wedding cake!
Ella P says
I agree! but now that my kids are entitled to choose their cake, vanilla is unfortunately not an option anymore…
CHOCOLATECHOCOLATECHOCOLATECHOCLATECHOCOLATECHOCOLATE!
Did I say chocolate? No way to compromise…
So to make everyone happy I end up with two cakes 🙂
Once more hyvää syntymäpäivää Mazenille! (Finnish)
Ella
K says
Looks like a lovely birthday weekend!
Larbs says
Love the picture of Kanz and Dad, and the lanterns, and your dress!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
What a fun party for Mazen! He is such a lucky one year old 🙂 I would love to have this spread for my next birthday… will you and Matt come out? Haha. You are glowing in all these photos, Kath!
Jackie says
So cute! Happy Birthday Mazen!
Claire says
That is such a pretty dress! And I love the cake design!
[email protected] says
I love that his party wasn’t typical “kids birthday themed”! 1st birthdays area almost more for the guests since the baby doesn’t fully understand whats going on. Super cute!
Lauren @ The Highlands Life says
I love the “Mazen” jar theme! So cute. I’m actually currently crafting this morning for my baby’s first birthday that is in 2 1/2 weeks! Eek! When did they get so big?
Aisling @ Sunny Side Up says
Congratulations to you all… looks like a super day. Oh and my mouth is watering from your cake pics 😉
Racheal @ Running with Racheal says
Happy Birthday Mazen! What a beautiful party / cake! I love your dress – where did you get it?
KathEats says
It’s Ellen + Ollie and I got it super on sale from Belk. An amazing steal!
Erica says
What a cutie! Love his face in the first picture. Looks like a great party 🙂
Emily @ Emily Rocks the Road says
Happy belated birthday, Mazen! What a perfect party.
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
Happy Birthday, Mazen! Looks like you all had a lovely weekend. I love the mason jar theme–cute!
Maureen says
How sweet! I can’t believe he is one! Looks like it was a FUN day!
Kavi says
Happy 1st Birthday to Mazen! Hard to believe a year has already passed. Love the photos of him going after the mini-cupcake… too cute!
Shephalli says
Aww! Such a cute party!! Happy 1st birthday to Mazen.
Carey Morgan says
Happy Bday Mazen! Kath, it appears you guys can’t get enough of my brother’s beers. He used to be the brewer at Nimbus and Arizona and now he’s at Schlafly (their pumpkin is THE BEST). You guys have the brew connection! Thanks for the support.
–Carey
KathEats says
🙂 Schlafly’s pumpkin is my fav!
Sally says
Absolutely love the Mason jar on Mazen’s cake – so cute & original. Looks like a great party!
Samantha @ aussi belle says
I can’t believe that it’s been a year already! Happy birthday to Mazen.
That cake looks incredible.
Bobbie says
What a beautiful party! Will you plan a party for my daughters? You looked beautiful in your party dress. Happy Birthday to Mazen 🙂
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Ohhh I just LOVE it all! He is adorable, and your family is just too cute. Great job with the party decor too! Happy Birthday little Mazen!
Katie says
Happy Birthday, Mazen!! What a fabulous party! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Kelsey @ Fueling Strong says
Such an adorable theme! Happy birthday to your little boy!
Sophie says
Happy birthday Mazen! I am absolutely in love with your dress. The colour/cut everything! It really suits you. As for Mazen, I swear he is looking more like Matt! Great to see you had a fabulous day
Eileen says
Happy birthday, Mazen! Looks like a great party. Two pictures jumped out at me … the one where the Fridays at Five ticket is in the foreground and he’s got that tough-guy look in the background is so cute. And his checked shirt brought back memories of my first sweet baby when he was one. Now he’s 10 … weep!
Ana says
I’m sure this has been asked a million times but do you pronounce it “may-son” or “may-zen” (Y added for sound). I thought it was the Arabic name Mazen but from your mason jar theme it seems you may just have chosen to spell Mason differently?
Looks like a very grown up party for a little guy. He’s such a cutie. Lots more exciting firsts ahead!
KathEats says
We pronounce it like it rhymes with raisin : ) May-zen
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Happy Happy Birthday Mazen! I can’t believe he’s 1 already!
I could dive head first into that cake…YUM! Looks like a wonderful party and surrounded by his favorite people. What more could a little guy ask for? 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
I love the theme. He is such a big little man! Happy Birthday Mazen!
Laurie says
Your mom looks beautiful! Pretty grandma!
Mom says
Thanks! Maze’s bday party was one of the happiest few hours of my life. So fun and exciting!
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
Happy birthday Mazen! Funny that he woke up just in time for his actual birth-time. Not so lucky for you, though 😉 I’m impressed he ate his cupcake before the frosting… that’s how I eat my cupcakes too. Smart kid!!
Stacy K. says
Did you order his onesie from Etsy? I’m trying to find a cute one for my little guy’s 1st birthday and I can’t find anything I love.
KathEats says
My mom got it from Amazon here.
Beth says
Etsy is a great resource for fun birthday shopping. Got my now 16 month old a cute shirt for his 1st birthday that simply said “o.n.e” and he still wears it all the time.
vidya says
Wish you a very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY little guy! Kath, I soo remember last year this time, frantically checking your blog hoping for the appearance of the LO about whom we have been reading weekly updates throughout your pregnancy. And bam one fine day, there was the post which said ” When it rains it pours”!! There were happy tears in my eyes when I saw the baby’s first pics. And now here he is, all grown up and an year old already! He is such a sweet and cute baby! You have a great family Kath! Enjoyed going through the party pics. You look damn glowing and super happy.
Melissa says
oh this made me all teary eyed!! I have 4 year old that will be 5 next month (we’re having a Minnie party – cannot wait!) but I’m also due with # 2. I can’t believe I get to do this all over again!!! I LOVE planning/hosting birthday parties!
Happy [belated] Birthday sweet boy!
Anna @ Fitness à la Anna says
Oh my goodness, he is the most adorable little guy. Look at that smile! Also, well done on the beautiful cake arrangement, looks great!
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
That cake is amazen! 🙂 What a cute idea! All of your directions are beautiful! I’m glad Mazen had a great birthday!
Jennifer says
Awww..Happy Birthday, Mazen! Wow….time flew by.
He’s such a cutie! I love his red, white and blue checkered shirt. 🙂
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
His party looks SO fun! Great photos!
Kori says
I love love love the party theme, colors, and decorations! It all came together beautifully. Mazen looks adorable as ever and you looked gorgeous. Man, that cake and those mini cupcakes look divine! Happy belated first birthday, Mazen!
Rebecca says
Happy birthday Mazen! I love all the pictures and you look great in your dress! 🙂
Eating 4 Balance says
Awww man. So cute! He is going to grow up quite the food connoisseur I do believe! 🙂
I think at my first birthday my mom said that I refused to eat the cake because it was too sweet. Lol.
[email protected] says
Sensational looking cake!!! Did you make it!!??? Love your dress as well! Blue Mason jars look fantastic, beautiful pics and as always Mazen looks so CUTE! So many teeths! (Ye I meant to say teeths…it just sounds so much cuter 🙂 )
Xiomara @ Parkesdale says
Congrats! I can’t believe he’s one already. It has been fun following your journey with a little one. 🙂
Marie says
you look fabulous!! 😉
Hannah says
Matt is looking especially happy in all of these photos 🙂
Lisa says
So cute!!! Happy Birthday to your cute boy! 🙂
Amelia says
Happy Birthday Mazen! The party looks like a hit. I love the theme/ colors/ coordination of everything. Woah, and the cake?! Um, yum!! You always have the best style, Kath. 🙂 Never seen you look so happy than in these pictures. Absolutely glowing!
Lisa @ bakebikeblog says
A beautiful celebration indeed! I cant believe he is 1!!!
Laura P says
What a cute cake! Happy birthday Mazen! The first year is also a celebration for the parents…..that first year can be tough!
Hannah says
You look so happy and pretty! You have such a cute family. Congrats to Mazen 🙂
Kim says
What an adorable cake! So funny that he ate the cake part of the cupcake before the frosting… too cute!
robin says
Awww Mazen happy 1st birthday! May you always find love and happiness:)
Spice Chicken says
What a beautiful family! Congratulations. I can’t believe a year has passed; I remember eagerly awaiting news of Mazen’s arrival. I’ve enjoyed following the blog for the past 12+ months.
Justeen says
Happy Birthday to Mazen!! I absolutely adore the mason jar theme.
Sweethaus cupcakes are the best. I didn’t know they made cakes too!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
Mazen is such a doll baby! Happy 1st birthday to him–all of you look so unbelievably happy!
Elisabeth says
Looks like a super fun first birthday party with a delicious cake!
Love! your dress – very cute on you, especially the colors 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Kath, that is such a cute cake! And I love that you went with vanilla on vanilla – excellent choice!
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
Happy one year, Mazen! Love the decor! Clara is 16 months and the months that pass only keep getting better!
Laurie says
Happy Birthday cutie pie Mazen!!! So adorable!! Kath, love your’s and your Mom’s dress!
[email protected] says
i love the decor for Mazen’s party! and your dress is really cute too!
Alicyn says
Happy First Birthday Mazen!! Looks like you all had a great weekend! After reading so much about the C’vill market. I came up on Saturday for it! It was so great. Thanks for sharing all your great days and life with us!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Happy first birthday, Mazen!! What a handsome boy 🙂 Looks like he had such a fun party!
Melissa says
Thanks for sharing – I was looking forward to seeing how you guys celebrated Mazen! Getting to one is always so fun! 🙂
Charlotte says
Kath you look absolutely amazing…you did NOT have a baby a year ago. Your family looks so happy and healthy. Wishing you guys many many more wonderful years. I remember when you were blogging and pregnant with him, and heck even way before that! Time has flown and I’m really happy to have been a follower of your posts for so long. Never stop blogging. 🙂 I have said it before but it deserves repeating, of what a great role model you are for a balanced healthy lifestyle.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
So cute – happy 1st birthday to the little man!! 🙂
Kathryn @ Mamacado says
Happy Birthday Mazen! I LOVE the Mazen jar theme 🙂 Also, the cake looks HUGE and delicious 🙂 We just celebrated our Little Gal’s 1 year birthday last week. I remember last year checking your blog after I got home from the hospital to see if we had birthday buddy babies! Congrats to you guys as 1 year is such a wonderful thing to celebrate with your little love.
Kathy W. says
Looks like a great time was had by all! I love the party decor, esp. the hanging paper lanterns & the mason jars.
Mazen is an adorable birthday boy!!
LavandulaLady says
I’d like to know the story of all those great mason jars; did you get them specifically for the party, or do you already have a collection?- are they old/antique or new, do you use them for food storage/canning, etc.
KathEats says
Most of them are antique from my grandmother’s collection. My mom has given me more from her collection as well because I now collect blue glass. The bright blue ones are a reproduction – the Ball Heritage line – that I bought. Those are the only ones I use for food.
Heather says
Happy Birthday and congrats to mom and dad for making it through the first year! 🙂
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
What great pics! I love the idea of having a party at home…we just don’t have the room!!
Celeste says
Y’all look so happy! Congrats on a happy one year old – and here’s to many more happy years to come!
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
So cute!!! I absolutely love the cake! Also – the pictures of y’all and Mazen while he eats his cupcake — too precious!!
Chelsea @BigBitesLittleBudget says
Happy Birthday to Mazen!! Looks like a wonderful party and such a fun time to celebrate.
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Happy 1st Birthday Mazen! Wow…hard to believe a year has already gone by. Love all the photos…especially the inside of the gorgeous birthday cake! 🙂
[email protected] for the soul says
Omgshhh what a cuuuuuuuute and fun cake! I thought it was funny you put a mason jar because from the time I heard of his name that’s what popped into my mind! 😛 And I can’t believe it’s been a year…time seems to fly by even faster when there are children around.
Karen H says
Mazen is adorable! Thanks for the peek at the lovely festivities…Happy Birthday, Mazen!
Tiffany says
Wow, Kath! You really did such a great job with the theme and colors! I love your dress! What a wonderful party you put together!
This is unrelated and I hope you don’t mind me asking (I’m not sure who else would know) but I havent been following Peas and Thank You for a while but did she end her blogging career? Also, I couldn’t find her blog on FB either, did she remove it?
Thanks!
KathEats says
She has changed her focus to her family and wrote a farewell post. I will miss her!
Rachel says
I Have been following your blog since you announced you were pregnant, I can’t believe your little boy is a year old. He is so cute, Happy Birthday!!
Vanessa says
Happy Birthday to your little one. I love that mason jar cake!!
Jenna Newberry says
Had to laugh when i saw the pic of kegs. Our lil man Cole
turned 1 on Aug 17 an we had to support our wonderful
Friends with an Olde Hickory keg of Death by Hops. Fun
was had by all 🙂 Happy Birthday Mazen!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
I love the pictures of you, Matt, and Mazen looking at each other – so sweet! Great family portraits. And the picture of you and Matt at the party is great, too. Love that dress on you!
Pam says
Happy Birthday Mazen!! So excited for you all 🙂 I remember reading your birth story last year, it’s been fun to see him grow this whole time and read about your experiences in motherhood!
Love your dress too Kath!!
coco says
happy birthday Mazen! What a lovely party!!! Love the cake! Would you post how you organize the party? like recipes… cake, etc?
Kelly says
He is so, so cute! We had that same music table for my kids (now 4-year old twins) and they LOVED it!
Sydney @ Trust the Skinny Cook says
Ohhh my gosh tears! It’s been fun watching him grow. I’m going to turn into emotional jelly when my little stinker turns 1 in a couple weeks. Thank you for posting!
Ivy says
your baby is super cute, i mean, cuter than the average baby. i have a son myself and he is 3 now and those 2 years have flown by, enjoy every second!
Sam Terry says
I wish this post had been published two years ago! ..on my child’s first birthday I had a mishap with blue food coloring and I had a whole party of kids running around with blue tongues and blue clothes, smearing blue whipped cream everywhere and getting chased off the sofa by anxious moms!! Scary!!
Rachel @ Personality Crafts says
Yay! Can’t believe how big he’s gotten! Let me know if you want a “big boy” onesie for you little A-Mazen guy. 🙂
The Many Thoughts of a Reader says
Love it! Congrats on a year!
Sarah says
Happy birthday, Mazen! And WOW…he has some gorgeous grandmas!