Jason and Christie Hughes

Monday, July 2, 2012

One Year Pictures

I added an item to my list of "Things Moms Shouldn't Try." I decided to take Scarlet to Maria's Vineyard to take her one year pictures myself. Nicole, who normally takes our pictures, just delivered a gorgous new baby boy. So.... I took Scarlet to the vineyard :
~by myself
~at 10:00 AM in the morning
~during the hottest week we have had this summer
~I was in a dress and heels
~with a basket full huge items to use in pics
~with 3 outfit changes

I learned this lesson the HOT I mean HARD way!
These pictures turned out to be some of my favorites! I guess all the torture was worth it!

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Our Little Cupcake is Turning One! Let's Party!

Thanks to all our family and friends for sharing this special day. Thanks for all the amazing new birthday gifts. Aunt Linda, Uncle John, and Cooper came by before party and gave Scarlet a beautiful braclet and first strand of pearls.

We are so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends! Pictured:Jemma,Claire, Jaxon, Conor, Marissa, Jenia, Morgan,

Mommy made banner. It only took me 3 weeks!

The little ones loved snacking on the marshmallows. The milk glass punchbowl has been used at every Hughes birthday party for generations. Scarlet's daddy had this punchbowl at all his parties which makes it so special.

The cupcakes were a hit!

We decorated the staircase with pictures started from birth to the present. I love these precious pictures of our baby! It reminded everyone how much she has grown.

Morgan and the birthday girl play their favorite game.

Toys and juices at the pool for the kids.

Aunt Mary Joe and Morgan came along with Aunt Hannah. Scarlet was so excited to play with all her friends and cousins.

Scarlet's party favors for all her friends to take home. The labels say "Scarlet's 1st Birthday." Amanda Dillard made these for Scarlet's party and the awesome birthday invitations! The pinwheels have big wooden handles. They came from Target in the dollar bin. They were my inspiration for the colors I used throughout the party theme.

Scarlet's friend Cora Lee came to play. Thanks Nicole for the beach Melissa and Doug toys!

Nurse Horne let me borrow the cupcake stand and the beautiful highchair that Scarlet ate her smash cake on at the party.

Scarlet's name on top of the amazing strawberry cupcakes that Mrs. Clements made for us. Notice that Mommy didn't make any of the party food.

Amie Miller made this beautiful cake for Scarlet with her initials in light pink. Yum! She also allowed me to use the table clothes and pink ice cream machine.

Thanks Hannah Durant for the beautiful plates! She makes these from home.