1st Birthday

Ellie is 1!! While on one hand it's hard to believe she's 1, on the other, life without her seems like an eternity ago. Seriously, what did we do all the time?! It's been a great year with lots of memories, and we're looking forward to another one ahead!

Last weekend we had a wonderful party with Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends here to celebrate almost the entire weekend! Ellie had lots of fun playing with her cousins, Brendan, Aiden, and Max, and friends, Noah and Haylie. They are all close in age and very fun to watch. Opening presents was very fun, and Ellie was lucky to get lots of help from Brendan and Noah. By cake time, Ellie was getting a little tired, but she still managed a little mess and enjoyed her sweet treat. There were times when she was a little overwhelmed with everyone here, but overall she did really good and enjoyed her party, her presents, cake, and fun with family and friends. Thanks everyone for a memorable 1st birthday!

Birthday girl in her birthday dress from Auntie Shannon



I won't wear this hat, but I'll eat it!



Ellie's cakes





Playing



Opening presents with lots of helpers







Ellie's recently starting climbing on things...her new chair is a new fav!



What is going on? That's what she's thinking as everyone's singing to her.



Ok, this isn't so bad.



This is great!



Happy Birthday to me!





Everyone enjoying their cake and party hats...

Brendan



Aiden



Max



Noah



Haylie