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Β { Our birthday boy! }

Knox’s first birthday party was so much fun! Β We decided a New York City theme was only appropriate since Knox was born in Manhattan. Β It was so fun getting all our friends and family together to celebrate our sweet boy! Β He loved all the attention when we sang happy birthday to him and after tasting the birthday cake I may never get him to eat veggies again!

Knox, you are seriously our sunshine! Β Your sweet kisses melt my heart, your curiosity for life inspires me, your contagious smile keeps me going every day and your eagerness to learn leaves me speechless! Β We love you more than you will ever know. Β God blessed us beyond measure the day he brought you into our lives.

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{ We actually got a picture of the three of us, one us of is usually behind the lens. }

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{ We kept the food fun and easy New York staples: pizza, pretzels, hot dogs, subway sandwiches & big red apples, of course! }

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{ I found these vintage taxi cabs at Home Goods & ordered the NYC toppers from Shop by Monika }

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{ Guest went home with a little piece of New York, too. }

NEW YORK CITY COOKIES

Β { Cookies by Jamie JohnsonΒ // idea from Monika }

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{ Custom cups by Illustrated Drinkware }

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Β { We set up a little play mat so the babies could get in on the NYC fun, too!Β }

ELLIE TAHARI FOR KOHL'S

Β { My family raided the Elie Tahari for Kohl’s collection because it was just too perfect for our theme! }

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{ We have been inseparable since Freshman year of college and I love that our babies will grow up together too! Β Class of 2035! }

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{ Playing with the party favors! }

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Β { Party Decor details }

NEW YORK CITY BIRTHDAY CAKE

NEW YORK CITY CAKES

{ No birthday party is complete without a cake! Cakes by Jamie Johnson }

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{Knox’s first taste of sugar, he thought it was so good he wanted to share with Mama! }

Photographed by Kate Robinson