Emmeline's First Birthday!

I cannot believe our baby girl is ONE!  I am overwhelmed with emotion as I think back on where we were a year ago and all that we've been through since then.  We have had an amazing year full of laughter and love...and some tears along the way.  It has been the best year of our lives and also the most challenging...so many changes, so much excitement!  It has been incredibly special to see Emmeline grow into her own little person right before our eyes.  I love my little family and I love how we are all growing and learning together.:-)  I can't wait to see what the next year brings.  We are so blessed and I am so grateful for all that we have and all that we are.  God is good!

It's the birthday girl!

Rainbow cupcakes!

Rainbow fruit tray

Fruity pebbles treats on a stick, dipped in white chocolate with sprinkles on top!  Mmm...

Rainbow edible paint (I made them with vanilla pudding and gel food coloring) with a handout on how to make it, how to use it and the benefits (each baby got one of these in their gift bag along with other goodies)

 

Emmeline loved the balloons!

Kids' table with sensory boxes (water, oatmeal and lots of colorful blocks, balls and gadgets!)

Mia, Max and Magnus (Neighbors)

An after photo...I guess it was a big hit with the kids...and I guess I should have had someone supervising?!  ha!

Oren, Shereen and Geoff

Checking out the party favors!

Muusa

Justin, Juliana and Owen

Miss Charlotte

Bump pose

Family photo...Don't drop the cake!

My party helpers, Aunt Bridget and cousin Mackenzie (cousin Riley is behind the camera!)

Little Harry

Dan and Ollie

Kirsi and Chuck and their little cupcake ;-)

Emmeline and Keegan...best buds!

Sarah (Harry's mom)

Owen again!

Letting loose!

 

Anna handing out hats and maracas

First year photo banner 

Jordi! 

Lillie, Vinod and Jordi 

Aylish and Pam (a couple of my IHS peeps)

The first birthday cake I have ever made (Aaron made the frosting :-) )

Happy Birthday to you!...

Blow out the candles!!

The first slice...yay, it turned out (I was a bit nervous)!

Time to take off your pretty party dress...

Boys, close your eyes!

Now I get it!

 

Try it daddy...it is soooo yummy!

Blowing kisses

The next morning...

Thank you to all of our friends and family!  Emmeline is a lucky gal!

Not sure who is more excited about the pink Seahawks jersey...?!

Phew! We made it through our first year!!!!  On to new adventures...