1st Birthday Continued

For as far as the actual party goes, I think we had a simple but fun little get together. Addie is the only grandchild on both sides so with her being the only child to entertain I didn't plan any games or activities other than the usual food, cake, and presents. We got some blocks out of the nursery for her to play with and she was happy as can be.

For food we tried to keep it simple. I made some pulled pork in the crock pot and we had some other assorted finger foods. We ate and watched Addie play and of course passed her around for everyone to love on. Did I mention she is the only
grandchild??? Here she is with several of her guests.

 Uncle Matt :)

 Mimi :)

 grandma :)

 Grandpa :)

And of course Daddy :)

Before long it was time for the part everyone was waiting for cake!

I helped you blow out the candle and it wasn't long before this...

 You had a very serious face the entire time. It was like you had to concentrate really hard, but I'm pretty sure you enjoyed it becasue you destroyed that cake :)

You were also getting very sleepy by this point. So we changed you into your 2nd outfit and opened your presents.Thank you everyone for spoiling my little girl.

 Elmo was from your great mema. You love him becasue he sings and you love to dance to it.

 This adoreable dress and coat were from your great grandpa and grandma Kees. You look so cute in them, and have worn them several times now.

 The stuffed dog was from great grandma and it is your favorite. You snuggle with it all the time :)

I got you a book called If I could Keep you Little. I literally cried when I read it in the store, but it speaks a truth about how I so wish I could keep you this size forever, but at the same time I know if I could I would keep you from experiencing so many things. I know that time is not going to slow down one bit, but I keep praying it will. In the mean time I am soaking in as much as I can. I am so proud of the little person you are becoming. You truly amaze me everyday with the things you are learning to do. I know that even though the first year is over we still have so many new 1st and milestones as you grow. Mommy will do her best to meet them all with a smile, but I can't guarantee I won't shed a few tears along the way. 

 

Adelyn on the day she was born

Adelyn on her 1st Birthday 

Wow look at how much you have grown! Thank you everyone who made Addie's Birthday so great. Those who came and those who couldn't. Addie you are one loved and blessed little girl :)