We had Alexandra's first birthday party the weekend before last (June 20th) at our house. It was so much fun! Although, I must admit that it's a lot of work hosting a kid's birthday party at your house. Christopher and I stayed up late the day before cleaning and moving the furniture around, and then late the day of the party cleaning and moving the furniture around. I completely understand why some parents prefer having parties at, say, Chuck E Cheese's instead. 
Although he had taken a few steps before, Will started really walking during Alexandra's party. How cool is that!
Alexandra and mommy openning some of her loot while our wonderful friend, Olivia, records it all for us.
After presents, Alexandra was ready for cake!
This is part of the "spread" for the party. In addition to sandwiches, crudite, and pretzels, we also had strawberries and bread for my strawberry jam, and Alexandra's birthday bunny cake and cupcakes. The beautiful frame with photos in it came from my best friend, Charlotte. There's a photo of Alexandra for every month during her first year.
Although he had taken a few steps before, Will started really walking during Alexandra's party. How cool is that!
Alexandra and mommy openning some of her loot while our wonderful friend, Olivia, records it all for us.
After presents, Alexandra was ready for cake!
Daddy and mommy "help" Alexandra blow out the candle on her cupcake.
It's fun to be one!!
Very cute. Sorry I missed it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie - looks like she had a fun! The cake is adorable, great job, Sarah! 'Wish we could've been there! :(
ReplyDeleteWe did the first couple of birthdays at home, too, but it got harder once they started inviting more of their little friends -- our house isn't big enough to accomodate a bunch of kids and their parents. Oh, and then you have to come up with some form of entertainment for the kiddos or else it's chaos :P
Enjoy these easy birthdays while you can! - LoL