That's right, our little chimp turned 1! Where does the time go? I'm sure as most mom's do I spent a good part of her birthday reminiscing about what was happening a year ago and how our lives have changed. Reminiscing that is while decorating cupcakes and buying balloons. It really is hard to imagine that a year ago it was just the two of us. We were in the hospital, our friends cheering us on from the waiting room, our families waiting by their phones for news, all anxiously awaiting her arrival, and now she's been here a year already and has grown and changed so much.
Okay, well enough of that but seriously it's amazing and we are especially thankful for the friends and family who have journeyed with us to this point and loved on our little one. She is one blessed little girl to have all of you!
So our day began with a trip to the park to play on the swings. Sadie enjoyed it but we didn't last long as everything was wet and once I realized it was turning her hands and sweatshirt black it was time to go. Next, we were off to Party City to buy her some balloons, which we discovered a few weeks ago she loves. She could barely contain herself as they blew them up for her.
During nap time it was all about decorating cupcakes and finishing up all the last minute details for her big celebration!
Oh and last week I made this great banner thanks to an idea from a friend of mine Courtney. It was so easy, it made the house feel festive, and Sadie loved it. She points to it every time we sing "Happy Birthday!"
Then after a bit more playing and napping our guests arrived and it was time to celebrate! We had pizza, Sadie's favorite "grown-up" food for dinner followed by presents and finally cake! Fun Fun!!!
Sadie got a little quad from Paul, Dave, & Andrea and although we know she's going to love it for now she seems most interested in the bow. Go Figure :)
So many fun new toys!
You can't really tell from the picture but much to Daddy's dismay Sadie is trying on the lipstick from her first purse given to her by Auntie Melinda.
And finally the cake ...
Yummy!
Nana and Great-Nana
Grandpa Troyer and Jerry
Already?!?! Although she looks so tall in the picture where her Nana is holding her! I've missed how much she's grown the past few months since I've been in the Toddler Room! Now to just get my act together and pre-plan that playdate we keep talking about!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Oh my word - I LOVE the cake and cupcakes!!! We're one month away from a first birthday over here and I'd love to try those. Do you have a recipe or site you used????? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAw.... so glad I saw the post! I love seeing all the pictures. I'm so sad we missed it - looks like you guys had a wonderful time. The banner and cupcakes were wonderful looking! I'm going to have to get a sewing machine to keep up with you :-)
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