The floors have been cleaned, the balloons popped & thrown away, the wrapping paper discarded, and the toys put in their "places". The laughter & singing that filled our home all weekend is noticeably quieter since I'm the only one here...though Elli joins in occasionally :) Everything has gone back to normal, and it makes me a little bit sad...but only because we had such a wonderful time with everyone that I hated to see them go.
What a party we had!! A total of 11 family members came out from Texas to celebrate Elli's first birthday this weekend, and I can't tell you how happy I was to see each and every one of them. We tried to cram as much fun into 4 days as we possibly could, and I think it was a huge success!! Miss E loved all of her fun presents, and had a blast playing with her cousins. She had so much fun, in fact, that she didn't want to take a nap, or go to bed on Saturday night!! And she was up at 5:30am on Party Day just waiting for them to come back over :)
Chris & I are so thankful that we have such a loving and supportive family. What special memories we made this weekend, ones that I know Elli will treasure all of her life (even if she has to see pictures to remember! Ha!). It was a wonderful way to celebrate the sweetest little girl around :)
The entry table
The food table w/ E's high chair banner...loved it!
The mantle & some of her presents :) See my ribbon topiaries?!
Super Yummy Cake!!
Too bad Elli didn't think so!
Giving her new Bitty Baby some love :)
She loves pushing her in the stroller!!
Such a happy day!
Silly girl!
She LOVES this toy from GG & Grandaddy!!
Having fun in the wagon that Mommy & Daddy got her :)
Swimming after the party...always a good time!
Our little family
Nana & E at the Bowling Alley after the party...so fun!
Going home...it's been a very fun, but very long day :)
I hope you had the very happiest of birthdays, sweet girl. You've made your Mama & Daddy so proud this year. We love you so very much.
3 comments:
What a party! Happy Birthday to my sweet birthday buddy! :)
Your party turned out awesome. I love the topiaries! Good job mom! She will be so impressed when you show her these pictures
That cake was so cute! If you tell me you made it I would believe it...you are so crafty and an amazing cook!
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