Our little baby (our young buck) finally turned one. I knew with his birthday being so close to Thanksgiving that I did not want to continue a harvest theme… which lead me to think about what else was seasonal. Here in the northern midwest, hunting season is well under way. Perfect! Time to take the mounted rifle off of the wall.
It’s kind of a tradition to go big on the first birthday. I really don’t know why, because they’re not going to remember it. But the rest of us do. Actually, using so much of our hunting and camping stuff made it pretty easy and a lot of fun. We set up camp, starting with the front porch.
Welcome to Camp Noah
We had a small chili cook off in the lodge (aka ‘the dining room’), which was tasty and very appropriate (at least for the hunters I know). There were four entries, and I am sorry to say I did not get a good picture of them… but you can just picture four pots of chili. And the winner went to (dramatic pause) my sister, aka ‘the chef’ because it was really good. (I voted for her chili and I had an entry myself!) I also thought it was a good idea to use all of the cast iron I could find in my cupboards to set the table with toppings and sides for the chili.
Camouflage was everywhere- even on the S’more inspired cake.
I love dressing for the theme.
We set up camp in the living room.
Using our undecorated Christmas tree was a nice touch (thanks mom). We also tried to camouflage the TV, with a deer.
I saw this really cute photo op on Pinterest. So naturally I had to replicate it. (Side note: If you are new to my blog, I have a big thing about photograph opportunities at the parties I host.) And now that I have a blog I love to post the pictures all over the internet, because that’s the kind of friend/mother/daughter/sister/aunt/wife I am.
Happy Birthday Noah! We love you!
Happy Birthday to Noah! He is so cute!!
Thank you Sandya:)
That’s awesome…
Thanks for all of your help;)
Happy birthday to Noah! What a fun idea for his party!
Thank you orchard girl!
Well done Sarah, wish we could have been there!! So glad you put up pics, those camo pretzels were so cute:) I’m glad Noah had a happy 1st birthday ❤️
Thanks Annie! We missed you guys! But so thankful for the good news! God is so good!
Sadie, this is the greatest thing! I love the indoor camping and your family is just so precious. Happy birthday, Noah!
Thanks Jasmine:)
Sadie, this is so awesome! What a fun 1st birthday for little Noah! I love all of your decor and the antler photo-op! 😀
Thank you Anna! I think he had fun:)
I bet he did! I love your creativity, Sadie!
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How cute! Happy birthday to him.
Thank you heenie!
Hi Noah! He is adorable!! What a unique and fun event! I just love this Sadie! You are the master birthday party maker! 🙂 hugs Noah!
Thank you Lynn:)
love the cake!
Such a cute little boy! Happy birthday Noah! Many hugs and kisses all the way from across the Pond! x
Sadie, your son is a real cutie 🙂
Thanks Marisa:)
Looks like another fun one ☺️ Glad Noah had a happy 1st birthday! I love the photos, Rachel makes a stunning buck! Lol
Thanks Jenn. Lol, yes she does!
Great party! I love you Noah!!!
Great chili! And camo pretzels! We love you too!
Belated birthday wishes Noah!! he’s such a cutie <3
Thanks Freda:)
What a gorgeous family you have! 🙂
Thank you so much:)
This is precious! I love the tee pee and all the antler pictures! I bet everyone had a blast, especially the birthday boy!
Thanks Katie! I can say he slept good that night;)
Belated birthday Noah…Nice party
Thank you Parul!
Omg Noah is such a little chubby boy!! I wanna squeeze his little cheeks ?? and I love your holiday parties! This one had such a unique theme!
Thank you! Yes, he’s a big boy:) He was over 12 lbs when he was born!
Wow.. 12lbs! You are indeed a super mom!!
Lol! Thank you!