On Saturday, we celebrated Smith’s 5th birthday by having Smith Stadium…
Of course my bestie Andrea made these cute invites 🙂
Before Christmas, I knew we needed to get Smith’s party completely under control because as soon as Christmas was over, we left for China and then we were bringing home a new child that would require special time and attention…so this party was planned two months ago. When I asked Smith what kind of party he wanted and he said “baseball”, I kissed him! I don’t believe there is an easier party to throw than a baseball party (and I need easy right now!).
Smith’s actual birthday was January 18 (just two days after returning home from China), so we moved his party one week and celebrated on the 24th. My kiddos always have family parties and then usually I let them have a friend over too. Smith requested that Nixon spend the night after his baseball party, so that made everything nice and simple.
Nothing makes my family happier (and more argumentative) than baseball…so it was the perfect theme for a bunch of rival fans :).
If you’ve been around here awhile, you know I always do a birthday sign for my kiddos. My friend Amy makes them for me and I’m always, always impressed with each and every one of them! Welcome to Smith Stadium!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love having such creative friends! My friend Emily made Smith’s cake and it wasn’t just delicious, it was spectacular! Look at her detail!
A house divided.
Cracker Jack and peanuts…baseball musts.
Everyone grabbed a bag of chips with their hot dog.
And/or they had nacho cheese dip with their dogs.
We had coffee…
…and crazy straws too.
I just can’t believe he’s five.
And don’t even get me started about the fact that she’s six.
Hmmmm…can I have a piece now????
We are such happy Red Sox fans! My dad and I started in on baseball (which we do every day on the phone) and were both giddy with excitement :).
The three big kids.
Oh wait! Who climbed up there when Paisley got down? This girl enjoyed her first Shull family party!
Opening presents!
Blowing out his candle.
Hmmmm…cake!
I love my sweet cousin Brandon. He brought his two girls while his sweet wife Casey was working. (And if you didn’t know this, Casey is the one who makes all of my girls’ bows. She owns One Stop Bow Shop).
My friend Whitney (who is also Erika’s cousin) makes the most creative cookies! She made us a batch of baseball cookies for our guests to take on their way home.
Our family of five at Smith Stadium :).
For the party, Ashby wore a Yankee tee…but we’re going to let her pick which team she loves when she’s ready (she seems super smart so I’m not worried about her not being a Red Sox fan). (Andrew is going to have to get his own blog if he disagrees.)
Whew! What a fun time we had! I think Smith loved his party and I loved that it was easy enough for me to pull together a week after returning home from China.
To see Smith’s parties from years past, here you go…
On my foodie blog today, I’m sharing one of my very favorite winter suppers…
Andrea makes the best Baked Potato Soup. You gotta try this!
Erika Slaughter says
Perfect Party!!! Emily's cake looks amazing! Were those sugar cookies made to look like the crowd? And…I love Whitney's cookies!!!
Emily Whisenant says
Thanks, Erika! Your cousin's cookies are adorable!!
Narci says
Smith looks like he was in baseball heaven! 🙂 And, that cake was amazing!!! I love the feisty baseball rivalry in your family! So fun!
Macy Strozier says
Looks soooo much fun. I want to be a Shull.
Anonymous says
I agree! # perfectfamily
Brittany Medland says
Another great party 🙂 All of your friends and yourself for coming up with this stuff- are so talented!
What do you do with the birthday party signs after the day is over?
Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo says
I LOVE your parties! you re so organized and creative with the details. That cake is just amazing!!
Also, I have your Keurig and I am unable to figure out how to set the autotimer. Can you maybe do a small blurb on how to set it? pretty please 🙂 Ill stalk you tube now to see if I can find something..
Great Party!
Alaleh says
Love it!!! Amazing how you never run out of cute ideas…totally coming back to your blog and stealing ideas one day when I have kids 😉
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
OH MY GOODNESS THAT CAKE! Loved the "fans" on the sugar cookies! Everything looked awesome Shay! And I loved Ashby popping up on the stool! So cute!
Meagan Ruse says
What a cute party!!!
K says
I love all the details! Hopefully my son will someday want a baseball party so I can use your ideas :). I'm just curious – do you have kids parties, too?
kimm atwood says
What a super fun birthday. And the cookies looked amazing!!! And I'm with smith on this one…go Yankees;)
Laurie S says
What a great party! Love everything about it -decorations, food, drink. Looks like everyone loved it. Happy belated birthday Smith!
Paula says
Looks like a perfect Shull party! 🙂 Everything looked wonderful!
Melissa says
What a darling party!!! The invites, cake and cookies were so cute and all the little touches you added were perfection. I'm filing these ideas back for one of my boys' birthdays. Happy Birthday, Smith!
Dana Vissage says
Love this party idea! Makes me excited for baseball season!!
Maren Hall Arnold says
Everything looks amazing! Do you have a good cheese dip recipe? Maybe Ashby will become a Ranger's fan?!
The Yarbrough's says
I looovveee the baseball theme!!!!! Everything was super cute. I'm sure we will be having one of these in the future. 😉
P.S. Ashby smiles more and more each post. 🙂 🙂
P.S.S. I think you are super mom!! How do you do it all?! I only have 2 and can't find the energy to cook dinner.
Laci Murray says
My son is a baseball lover as well so this party is my favorite. That cake was awesome!! You have the most talented creative friends.
Ashley Miller says
I have two little girls.. 14 months and 1 month… I LOVE being a girl mom. But! Nothing makes me want to be a little boy mom like your little man. He is just so cute! Looks like a great party!!!
Angela Ellingson says
What a fun party!! So funny, a week or two ago I had a dream I was invited to one one of your parties and I was so excited to go because you throw the best parties!!!
Here are my kiddos' parties from this year if you have time to look for fun. 🙂
http://www.angelaellingson.blogspot.com/2015/01/daveys-2nd-birthday.html
http://www.angelaellingson.blogspot.com/2015/01/claras-4th-birthday.html
Rachel - Floral and Fudge says
What an amazing party!
The cake and cookies are perfect!!
Sara Laverty says
That cake is amazing!!!! 🙂
Lacy McMurry says
Happy Birthday, Smith!
Anonymous says
So many cute ideas! What a great mom you are.
Jen says
Hi!! I think shay has mentioned that the friend who makes the signs doesn't want her name to be advertised. Just thought I would let you know!
emma @ {from my little pink couch} says
such a cute party!!!! don't know how you did it with all you have going on!!!! super cute!
Mary says
Hey Shay! Would you mind sharing the recipe for the nacho cheese dip?
sayyestohappy says
LOVE your birthday themes for the kids! You are so creative and the kids will have the best memories of their birthday parties!
So sweet to see Ashby in the mix! That picture of her on the counter? Too cute!!
Pettals says
I look forward to the signs always!!! Another knockout 🙂 loved the detail of all your creative friends!!
melissabunny100 says
So cute!!
Christine Hicks says
HI! Cute party and congratulations on your recent addition to your family! Can I have the contact information of your friend who makes the signs? Thank you so much!
Christine
Christine Hicks says
Hi! Cute party and congratulations on your most recent addition to your family! Can I get the contact information for your friend who makes the signs? Thank you!
Christine
Anonymous says
What a fun birthday post! Great party! Your birthday signs are all so awesome but I think this one takes the cake! ( With the baseball bat as a post! ! How clever is that!) It's is superbly done! I just can't get enough of your perfect family/life! I love the little glimpses you let us see! Thank you and Happy Birthday Smith- you're about the cutest little 5 year old I've ever seen! Perfect fam
Karen Ward says
Mmmmmm….I've been looking for a good potato soup recipe and this sounds like just the thing!
Thanks!
Chic Coastal Living says
Amazing party!! Love that cake and all of the yummy goodies that went along with it! Looks like he had fun! I'm going to have to try that baked potato soup! YUMMMM!
Denise Ross says
I love how Smiths party looks fantastic but you've kept it simple. Getting friends who are so talented to make things for you is very smart. They're very so gifted :). We done 🙂
Anonymous says
I am brand new to your blog but I love it already. I am on the Red Sox side! I gave birth to a Yankee fan but I have written him out of the will.
Kecia Parrish says
It melts my heart to see how happy your sweet baby girl! You are giving her a life she deserves. 🙂
Kecia Parrish says
Quick question….Do the kids have "friend" birthday parties too? I'm a mom of 5 and would love to just have family parties bc they add up. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
mel @ the larson lingo says
SUPER cute party, Shay!!! Love the theme…and the cake & the cookies! Adorable!
Did anyone wear Giants gear?!?! 😉
I bet we will have a baseball party for Luke one of these years!
Erin says
I love a good party!! So much fun! AND made the baked potato soup tonight!! Thanks to Andrea ❤️
Emily Whisenant says
Love seeing pics of the cake with all your other party touches!! Everything looks amazing! Whitney is so talented with her cookies! And those signs are incredible!! Thanks so much, Shay!!!
Jaren says
Yes, baseball is so perfect for y'all!! Love love love the stadium cookies with all the fans on the cake! Precious!!! And Kensington is really looking older now. At six years is when I really noticed my daughter getting bigger. She'll now be 8 in 2 weeks…boohoo!
Big Pitt Stop says
I think my favorite part is her cheetah leggings with her shirt. Smartest girl indeed!
New Year New Me says
Happy birthday to your son and wishing him plenty more!