Happy Birthday to you........

Yesterday was Anisten's first birthday party. Even though her birthday isn't until Tuesday, we celebrated a little early, b/c that is what worked for us this month. She had such a great time! We had lots of family attend the festivities and even more gifts! THANK YOU everyone who helped out SO much!!!!!!

We had a cupcake (and zebra) themed party. It was bright and pretty for one little birthday girl!!

The birthday fairy did NOT disappoint!!

Setting up for the big party!Scott and I baked and decorated our own cupcake cakes. We put them in the center of the tables with the small (bought) cucakes around, instead of making one large cake.

 This is the birthday girls table!

 Looks as if someone has gotten in to this one already!gift table... there is a time line on the front of the table of her from birth to now. Thanks Mel for you help!!Had everyone sign this. We will frame it and put it next to the ultrasound picture that is signed from her baby shower!her smash cake! Made by mommy :-)Her birthday hat. No chance of keeping this on!She had a TON of toys to play with. Her own "playground"

 The ball pit was a HIT! Thanks Nanny!Her first car from her Nanny and Parent'She's playing in this toy as I type this right now. It might be my new baby sitter!!We had a jump jump. Mostly for the bigger kids, but she and Sydney enjoyed it. She loved the slide part. Thanks TIFFANY!A pic of Mommy and Baby. Trying to show her Onsie to the camera. But she would rather play instead!

 Time for the CAKE PART!!!Her first bite. She liked taking the fondant decor off and eating them. No smashing yet.Wait.... need some milk to go with.WE're getting there!Daddy stuck his hand in, this was her reaction. Now we're talking!!!It's gift time, and she wants uncle J to read to her!Just some of the toys we got. 

 Here are some of them in my house! The toy manian devil has made his way through my living room, kitchen, spare bedroom, and garage!!!Annnnnnnd more...... There are even MORE in the spare bedroom!

It took 3 cars to get all this stuff home!!!

Again, thank you to everyone who helped out and came. It means so much to us that you were able to share this special special day with us. We will never in a million years forget it. She will not remember it, but one day we'll be able to tell her about it. With lots of pics, and video!

I'm very happy that Mom and Dad got to make it down this weekend. They helped TREMENDOUSLY.  Special thanks to my Nanny (Crystal) and Aunt Marcy. They put a lot of blood sweat and tears in to this part, while trying to get ready for their Easter service as well. I would never have been able to do this with out any of you! 

Really, I would have called everyone and said meet me at the local Mc Donalds!! I could not be more grateful!

She is still recovering from her BIG day yesterday. 

Lots of naps!!

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