Elliotte's First Birthday Party

Still recovering.

Photos coming soon!

Elliotte's very first birthday party was a success!

The guest of honor had so much fun

and so did her party guests.

There were plenty of squeals of delight

and fits of giggles.

Balloons,

party hats,

presents,

family

friends

and 

cake.

Who can forget the cake?

It was the perfect recipe for happy little kids.

I believe it was Jack that exclaimed it was the best birthday party ever.

I'm glad he doesn't watch TCL

to see the over the top parties some rich families throw. 

LOL.

I'm happy that my kids and their friends are happy

with the simplest combination ever.

Happy Birthday Elliotte.

I hope you enjoyed your special day!

xo

xo

The guest have arrived. 

Nana and the birthday girl.

Little Frilly Bum chasing a balloon.

And watching a balloon floating.

While the big sisters were off doing big sister stuff,
the little sisters were paling in the toy box.

The party feast!

Mmmmmm... pizza. 

Our favorite sister friends from across the street.
Elliotte was so excited to have Sylvie and Caitlin come to her party.
Caitlin turns 2 tomorrow!
We can't wait for her party!!

The proud big sister of a one year old!

And the proud big cousin and big-brother-to-be!

Is it time for cake yet mom? 

The cake!

Elliotte wearing a very special birthday hat that was made by a dear friend in Yellowknife
for Piper's first Birthday!

"Happy Birthday to you..."

Oh wow, Mom.
All this for little ol' me?

Getting a little help blowing out her candle. 

Make a silly face everyone! 

Hey Piper!
Get a look at this cake!!!
Do you know how hyped up we can get on this
and drive Mommy and Daddy crazy?!?!?

Testing out the icing.

The traditional icing on the nose.

The first taste.

Daddy's handiwork with the camera and big sister.
No, the picture is not upside down.

Starting to get a little more brave with the icing.

And the calm before the storm. 

So we took her dress off.
(We've been here before!)

Because this is what happens to plates and food once our hungry hippo is full.

Is there anything under the plate?

Yes. A one year old!!

This is the best day ever!!!

It was a two person job (three if you count the cameraman)
to get her out of the highchair.

The careful stripdown. 

We took off her diaper,
planning to put her straight into the bathtub...
but of course there had to be poop in there.
This was the best we could do given the circumstances.
She thought it was hilarious. 

If she was a summer baby,
perhaps a hose would have been easier!

All shiny and new and ready to open presents. 

With a little help from all of her friends of course.

It started off quiet and calm.

But then she got the hang of it. 

Thank you to everyone for her lovely presents and your kind thoughtfulness.
We truly are blessed!