H appy First Birthday, Mateos! Remember this handsome baby boy from last year? Well, he just turned a year old this August and his loving parents threw him an amazing birthday party at Kate O Sessions Memorial Park in San Diego, California.

Delicious food, sweet and savory pastries, mouth-watering appetizers, strawberry cheesecakes, red velvet cupcakes, and two cakes: one for Mateos to smash and dig his hands into, and one to share with his friends and party guests, were just a few of the items on the menu. Mateos’ lovely mom was a caterer before she became a mom to Mateos, and she put together an impressive spread for her son’s first birthday.

The science theme for Mateos’ first birthday party is an ode to his curious personality. He loves to examin things, just like a scientist…and just like his dad who is a bioengineer. Perhaps he will follow in his dad’s footsteps and become a scientist one day.

It was a beautiful day for an outdoor birthday party in San Diego. Friends gathered to celebrate Mateos’ first birthday at Kate O Sessions Park. Below are photos from a fun afternoon.

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Each of Mateos’ “professor” friends received some great party favors, including an all-access badge with their name, prescribed jelly beans and sour candy, and protective eyewear just in case cake icing comes flying their way for the cake smash! 😉 A science theme for a first birthday party is super fun and creative!

 

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Science-themed cakes along with petri dishes filled with green jello and gummy worms are cute and clever!

 

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“There’s nothing in this world that makes me happier than to see my baby grow each day, and be the best mom I could ever be,” Blane says adoringly about parenthood.

 

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Mateos loves to spend time in the kitchen with his mama. His favorite toys are the spatula, whisk, and sauce pan. He also likes to play with race cars, and Legos. Mateos loves to eat vegetables and fruits, especially blueberries. He also loves salmon! Mateos is a super happy baby, always laughing and dancing to music.
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Blane, David, and Mateos are such a beautiful family.
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David and Blane adore being parents and love watching their son grow, “It’s the most amazing feeling to watch your baby eat, sleep, cry and laugh. Our life changed for good in a great way. Giving your child love and comfort is the most heart warming feeling you could ever have.”
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I love this photo of the boy’s club!

 

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Mateos makes the cutest facial expressions!

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Mateos, I think you’re the best dressed one year old, I’ve ever met! Later, the birthday boy would change out of his sharp suit and bowtie for the traditional cake smash.

 

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Happy Birthday, little man! I hope that you have a great year ahead and continue being the adorable, curious, happy boy that you are. Blane and David, thanks so much for trusting Kristine Marie Photography to photograph this milestone. It’s an honor to have photographed Mateos when he was only a few weeks old, and now as a toddler!

Family and friends of the Charlot family, please feel free to leave a comment below to wish Mateos a happy birthday!

 

Warmly,

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Credits:

Photography: Kristine Marie Photography

Catering: Blane Charlot (Mateos’ mom)

Cake Artist: Dream Makers San Diego

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