These are the highlights from Noelle’s 1st birthday in January earlier this year. My super talented friend took all these photos, and my other super talented friend made the amazing cake!

I tried to keep Noelle’s birthday party lively + fun, but simple at the same time.  We decided to do an UP! themed Dol (Korean first birthday) at home.  It’s one of my favorite Pixar movies, the wife of Carl is named Ellie, and I figured it would be doable with lots of balloons and bright colors everywhere.  Not to mention Noellie was in a huge balls and balloons phase.  We also had all our guests dress up in UP! appropriate attire.  Everyone looked great in their suspenders, ties, and cute party dresses.


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The head table – nothing too fancy.

What do you think she chose?

At the time, she had just discovered her nose. 

Hello, sweet girl!  She was in such good spirits that day… she must’ve known it was her birthday.

Sharing a moment

This is why I call her my “pouty face”

Drooly face

She chose the pencil!  Maybe she’ll be a future novelist…

Her buddies – Nathan and Selah~

Photography: Jim Kang Photography
Doljabi Board: Dohl Posters & More
Decor: Oriental Trading Co. and Party City
Food: Catered from Zion Market
Cake: the super talented Nancy Lim

Doljanchi: First Birthday part 1 of 7

1. Noelle's Dol | First Birthday by Mrs. High Heels
2. Planning Jaren's 1st Birthday (Dol) by Mrs. High Heels
3. Jaren's Dol | First Birthday by Mrs. High Heels
4. Doljabi by mrs. wagon
5. Wagon Jr.'s Dol by mrs. wagon
6. Lil Miss Wagon's Dol Celebration by mrs. wagon
7. Evan's First Birthday Bash by Parties