If you have a birthday to celebrate in September, October or November; might I suggest you consider a Birthday Party in the Park!?
I mean can you think of anything better as summer fades and fall brings us a chill in the air than having an outdoor picnic to celebrate a birthday? I’m reposting this from last November because in all fairness…if you’re celebrating a fall birthday, you gotta start planning now 🙂
So, come with me sweet friends while I look back at last November and maybe you’ll get an idea or two for an upcoming party ~ xo
Our tiniest granddaughter Finley Rane’ (Renee) turned 1 this month! My daughter Stephanie and SIL Jon threw the best birthday party for Finley…the theme was a picnic in the park!
Steph ordered all the containers online…
she also found packets of mayo and mustard online and packed them in tiny bags…
It was a chilly afternoon so she had hot spiced cider…(Trader Joes)
The menu was simple but ever-so-delicious…
~Turkey with Havarti & Arugula Sandwiches
(packets of mayo & mustard so guest could add their own condiments)
~Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches
~Caprese Pasta Salad
~Potato Salad
~Fruit Salad
~Cheese Sticks
~Chips
Everyone packed their own lunches in these paper sacks…Jon put down quilts here and there, so all the guests could picnic sitting at tables or on the quilts…
The party favors were whistles and fruity snacks…
Almost forgot… desserts!
Stephie made S’More Bars & Big Bodacious Blondies (I posted the blondie recipe HERE)
Finley’s Nana made these adorable cake pops!
And for a gluten free treat I brought along some of my FAVORITE cookies… White Chocolate-Cranberry-Walnut Cookies – (Posted HERE)
I’ve told you to try these babies…you won’t be disappointed peeps!
There was of course a tiny cake for FinBear…
And presents…
And thanks to PopPop there were some ginormous bubbles!
FinBear’s big sister Ellie was sick that day. In this photo she was cold and wearing my sweater, while she was at it, she decided to put on my glassed and pretend to be Gigi…
Our second granddaughter, LucyJean had plenty of fun with The Husband…I mean PopPop!
The only granddaughter who wasn’t at the party was Hartley who was watching her mom run a marathon in Chattanooga… 🙂
If your little one has a birthday autumn or spring you might want to consider this picnic in the park theme…it was one of my favorite birthday parties ever!
My heart overflows with gratitude my friends…this was a very good day.
Julie Garmon says
November 16, 2012 at 8:58 amSooooooooooooooooooo sweet! Love Em’s pictures and the whole feel of this party. And glad you put it together like this in such a beautiful memory–preserved forever.
We both know how fast these moments fly.
Love you.
Felicia says
November 16, 2012 at 10:09 amTotally adorable. Made me smile on this stressful Friday morning. I took a moment to take a deep breath, “destress” and looked at your blog. Now I’m ready to take on the day. Counting my blessings instead of stressing about what “might” happen. Thanks! I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend!
Jane says
November 16, 2012 at 10:12 amWhat a beautiful, wonderful, perfect day! I love everything about it! Good job!
and Happy 1st Birthday Findley!
Gina says
November 16, 2012 at 11:18 amAwww, I love this idea! 🙂 Such a sweet way to celebrate a 1st birthday!! Great photos too! 🙂
Pinky says
November 16, 2012 at 11:46 amWhat a great idea for a birthday party! It looks like ALOT of fun. Loved the pic of Em with your sweater and glasses. I also love how Steph packed everything and everyone could pack their own lunches, genius. Have a BLESSED Thanksgiving my friend. OH! And please send me your new address!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
Vicky says
November 16, 2012 at 12:28 pmThe photos tell the story so well- love the sweet and happy expressions on everyone’s faces. Can’t believe Finley is 1 already- wow- they keep growing up so fast. The picnic theme is adorable and everything looked so fun! Happy 1st Birthday to Finley!
Kristin says
November 17, 2012 at 2:17 pmWhat a lovely party! And such beautiful photographs!
Rose says
February 6, 2013 at 9:09 pmBeautiful photos and spread! Can you please share the website where you purchased the kraft sandwich boxes and fruit containers! Thanks!!
Robin says
February 7, 2013 at 7:56 amRose, I just emailed my daughter to ask her about the source for the boxes and containers. I’ll get back to you soon if she can remember ! I should have put the source in when I wrote the post…I’m so sorry!
Carrie Dingman says
April 2, 2013 at 8:54 amHello. Can you please share the website where the bags and food containers were purchased? Thank you so much. Beautiful pictures!
Robin says
April 3, 2013 at 8:00 amCarrie, I’m soooooo sorry! My daughter has looked for receipts and on her internet history and can’t find/remember the sites she ordered from! We’ve been asked this several times and I could kick myself for not adding it to the post in the beginning! I can only recommend that you google and find the best price…that’s what she did! xo
Diana says
August 13, 2013 at 7:24 amYum…..now I’m hungry! This is a perfect party for a little one, thanks for sharing.
Robin says
August 14, 2013 at 1:37 pmDiana…now that you mention it!!! I’m hungry too 🙂 xoox
Heidi Meyer says
August 14, 2013 at 12:33 pmWhat a adorable grandbabies and a wonderfully themed party! Love, love this idea! xxoo Heidi
Robin says
August 14, 2013 at 1:33 pmHeidi, thank you sweetie! You just had a birthday! Hope it was happy happy happy! ox
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
August 20, 2013 at 3:29 amHappy birthday Finley! And I have to tell you that your Emma has some serious photography skills. I’m so impressed! Loved looking at all the gorgeous photos and what a great location too!!!!
Tawn says
September 27, 2014 at 8:11 amRobin, I have just seen this post for the first time, and I LOVE this!! It would make a perfect get-together with friends. You have gotten my brain rolling….Thank you!
With hugs,
Tawn
Robin says
September 28, 2014 at 7:18 pmTawn, it was so much fun! We did it at the Marietta First Methodist Church park which was absolutely perfect! ox
Everyday Life Mom says
February 16, 2015 at 8:56 pmSuch cute ideas!
Robin says
February 17, 2015 at 11:54 amthanks a bunch ~ ox
Cyndi says
June 27, 2015 at 11:38 amI absolutely love this idea for a party. My daughters’ birthday is in September and I will be giving her a 6th birthday party with this theme!. Love the pics! Thanks!
Robin says
July 5, 2015 at 8:15 amCyndi…September is a perfect time for a party in the park! Have a lovely day my friend ox
Janet says
July 16, 2017 at 5:50 pmI found this post looking for ideas for my daughter’s first birthday in September 2017. I see that this post is from years ago, but I had to comment because this is the first time I’ve ever seen reference to another girl with the same name… Hartley. =) Hartley Selene is my daughter. Thank you for sharing!