They say it's your birthday...

Something big is just around the corner... the littlest Merry Little will turn TWO very soon!!!

(Wait, what?)

And, well, in honor of this fun celebration... we are dedicating this week to birthdays! From that special first birthday, to the fun kinder years and even to adults... we are going to bring the party to you. In honor of that sweet birthday girl, we are starting with some first birthday inspiration.

We do first birthdays big(ish) around here. And by now you know that we also do crazy big around here, too. (Meaning, sometimes we are crazy).

So I will own that crazy and admit that on the second whole day of my child's life, I had already planned her first birthday party. It's ok - you can judge.

She was going to have a rainbow party because it fit perfectly with a March 16 birth date... you know spring time...pretty colors, yadda yadda. I had the invitation planned, what she would wear, the decorations, etc... But then this happened...

And as we took these pics at each of her photo shoots, I was sweetly persuaded to change my plans and throw a princess and the pea themed party...

 and even sent thank you notes to match with room at the bottom for a quick personal note.

So, you are probably asking yourself (or telling me)... "Great, Katy...what does this have to do with me?" Well.. I will tell you! The first year of life is BIG! And not just for baby...but for Mommas and Daddys too! YOU MADE IT! YOU SURVIVED. Now throw yourself a PARTY!

And, we really love the idea of carrying out a theme from beginning to end. And your loved ones and friends will appreciate the time and effort too! So here are our top 4 favorite COMPLETE ideas for birth announcements, party invites and thank you notes!

What better way to show how much you are SOARING with pride, joy and love than with this theme? Please pay close attention to the TICKET party invites!! This would also work for movie themes, a circus, or magic show party!

Share the Merry: Birth Announcement Here

Share the Merry: Party Invite Here

Wear the Merry: Boys Shirt Here

Share the Merry: Thank You Note Here

I must admit... I do not love how boys clothes always refer to them as monsters. Creativity at its worst. BUT... I LOVE this birth announcement and there are so many easy, fun party ideas for this theme. PLUS girls can rock this theme too! I think it would be adorable for twins.

Share the Merry: Birth Announcement Here

Share the Merry: Party Invite Here

Wear the Merry: Boys Shirt Here

Wear the Merry: Girls Dress Here

Share the Merry: Thank You Note Here

So this hat. Maybe enough of an excuse to have a baby just for that hat. (KK - GET THIS FOR GRAHAM!!) I love the black invite with all the pop of color, this adorable dress and these trendy thank yous that can be used all the time!

Share the Merry: Birth Announcement Here

Share the Merry: Party Invite Here

Wear the Merry: Girls Dress Here

Share the Merry: Thank You Note Here

Isn't this song just lovely? We all know the words, we have probably all sung it to one or more of our children and it's just so sweet and whimsical. A fun theme for a "rainy season" birthday and totally could be gender neutral!

Share the Merry: Birth Announcement Here

Share the Merry: Party Invite Here

Wear the Merry: Sunshine Outfit Here

Share the Merry: Thank You Note Here

What do you think? Any birthdays coming up in your house? We would love to hear all about it! Let us know in the comments below!