Elizabeth's First Birthday Party

Last Saturday we celebrated Elizabeth's first birthday with a lunch gathering at her Great Grandma's house. Because we had a mid-day party she still got both her morning and afternoon nap. The timing worked perfectly! She was in great spirits the whole time and seemed to really enjoy herself.

Here she is all dolled-up in her cute seer-sucker birthday outfit. Thanks Grandma!

Her new tea set from Grandpoo and Grammy...it is the cutest little toy!

"I'm getting the hang of this unwrapping business!"

I've never seen a child (much less a one year old!) give so much attention to each individual gift that she received. She would examine, smile at, cuddle with, play with, try on, etc. each gift that she got. It was really cute! This doll and teddy bear set was from her Great Grandma.

She would hold up the clothing items and admire each piece. It was precious!

My cutie pie!

She liked her cards too and would point to all the pictures and "talk" about what she saw.

Her brothers gave her a stuffed kitty and she loved it. She held it close and rubbed it against her cheek to give it snuggles.

Daddy and the boys

Aden (on standby for gift opening assistance)

Jon Jon playing with Sissy's new phone

Grandpa and his scrunchy face birthday girl

Auntie Chrystal and little Kaimana

Kaimana is 17 months old and he and Elizabeth have fun toddling around together

Grandma was so sweet to offer to host the party last minute when rain ruined our plans for a beach party. In the end I was glad we had the party indoors...rain or no rain! There's something to be said for not having to contend with sandy food, sandy drinks, sandy children, sandy gifts, sandy EVERYTHING!

Sweet Carolyn

Chrystal, Auntie Debbee, Lucas, Uncle Dallas, and Auntie Sally

Carolyn with Grandpa Jesse (all the way from CA!)

My sweet mama and Grandma Moore

Grandma arranged to have a gal from her church make the cake. She did a great job! Not only did it look nice but it was yummy too! Chocolate with butter cream frosting...

The frosting was rich (of course, it was butter cream!) so right after I took this picture I scraped off all but a thin layer. I didn't want my baby to get a belly ache!

"I could get used to this!"

That was tasty!