Tess's first year was hopefully a harbinger of what her personality will be. She is one mellow, happy little girl. She can be quite the charmer as what she lacks in willingness to walk around, she makes up for in being a ham.
Amy & I look forward to the days when she can join the mix with her two older brothers, but for now we are just happy that for the most part she doesn't venture too far off.
For the birthday celebration we were joined by Nana and Aunt Kay who flew to Raleigh to spend the week with us. What a good time we had. Although we didn't get to get out and show off the area too much, we made up for it by spending quality time together and decorating the house for the birthday party.
Nana and Kay were tremendous help to Amy & me with the kids, giving us a much-appreciated break from the grind. Amy & I even got out of the house for dinner together after all the partying was over on Saturday. The boys really responded well to their grandmother and great aunt, raring to wake them up every morning and winding down at night as they read bedtime stories together. A great time!
Happy Birthday little ladybug!
Aunt Kay and Nana have a feel for decorating.
Owen has a feel for chips before the eastern North Carolina barbecue feast.
Amy spent 3 days on a ladybug cake. I have to admit -- even after all the grief I gave her for not buying a cake at the store, this one turned out incredibly cute. A job well done!
When it was time to party, we had a little girl who delayed things as she crashed for a siesta before the fiesta.
Our other incredible helpers Ms. Ann and Ms. Jeanne from Covenant came by to help us celebrate the big day.
After all the cake decorating, mantle decorating, balloons, morning nap, and build-up, Tess wouldn't eat her cupcake. She didn't like the sticky icing on her fingers and eventually cried until we took it away. Amy was a bit deflated, but the next day Tess properly dove in to the make-up cupcake head first.
"All this for me? Ok."
Cheers!
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Happy 1st Birthday, Tess -- May the most that you ever wish for, be the least that you ever get.
Miss those early morning rocking sessions, and I'm finding myself looking at my watch and saying, "Guess the boys are having lunch now..."
See you next month when the party continues at Nana & Granddaddy's (messy activities and loud play will be scheduled at Aunt Ashley's house!) Great Aunt K
What a great celebration! It looks as though a good time was had by all. Glad Tess decided to try Mom's good cupcakes! Many happy returns! gj
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