Happy first birthday,Riley Doran!
“When I was coming up with themes for his birthday, my friend suggested the little man theme,” the formerBachelorette, 34, tells PEOPLE exclusively of her son’s big day. “And then when we realized we could change it to Manno, it could not have been more perfect.”
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Riley Manno.
cake table.
“But don’t let all these cute pics fool you,” says the mom of two. “I thought I had the party totally under control until I realized an hour into it that I didn’t have anyfood prepared for the kids!”
“Total rookie move and major mom fail. Oh well, I’m human!” Fedotowsky-Manno adds to PEOPLE. “I quickly threw together some mac & cheese and lemonade.”
cookies.
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, Kevin Manno, Molly and Riley.Ashley Burns Photography
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Adding to the sweet spread were intricately decorated cookies emblazoned with “Riley,” plus lots of kisses and even a smash-cake session where Riley was able to shed his party wear (save for a cute pink bow tie!) in favor of frosting.
“When people used to tell me that time flies with your kiddos I used to think they were crazy, because the first year of Molly’s life wasone of the longest of my life! Transitioning to parenthood is tough,” Fedotowsky-Manno admits.
cupcakes.
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno, Kevin Manno and Riley.
Adds the proud mama, “He is such a happy little guy andwe are so grateful for him every day.”
source: people.com
