ONE!

I can hardly believe that my baby girl turned one on May 6th. That is so crazy to us! I think Ralph and I are in shock still because we can hardly believe it. Her birthday was loads of fun. It kicked off on Thursday night with my sister and bro-in-law. We had to celebrate a day early because they were headed back east to Iowa to visit family and to see my bro-in-law's brother graduate. We had fun eating homemade pizza and I had fun opening Addison's gifts (since she refused to open them).

On Addison's actual birthday we didn't do much. I did run out and get her a balloon bouquet with a GIANT mylar balloon. I also opened a savings account for her.

Saturday was the big celebration. We had an open house for her. We cleaned the house, Ralph decorated, and my mom decorated Addison's cake. It was girly and fun! We had some light refreshments as well. At 6p.m. that day We served Addison her first piece of cake. She LOVED it. I was surprised though because I figured she would be one of those babies that would smash it all over her face. She didn't though. She was quite a dainty eater and didn't even need a bath when she was done. After the cake we opened presents and everyone went home. We had a lot of fun and I was glad that our closest friends could celebrate with us!

I think she is excited to go work in the garden with Daddy!

She got a swimming pool from her Aunty and Uncle. She also got some clothes and shoes from me and her dad and Grandma.


Eating her first cheese pizza. I guess she likes it!


I wish this picture could show how big the mylar balloon was but at least you can see it.

Our good friend Kymberly loaned us the Wilton Animal Crackers pan and my mom and I made this giraffe cake. The big bottom circle cake was a yellow cake and the actual giraffe head was chocolate.


Yummy! She was really tired by now...


Opening her presents. She got this dish set, a doll, a ZhuZhu pet, clothes, and lots of other things. They were all appreciated and Addison loved them!


Addison got this car seat from her Grandpa Jim and my step-mom Marti. It is the Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 and I love it! She does as well.


She can ride in style now!