My baby is ONE!

Happy birthday Sophie!  Today my baby turned one and I can't believe it.  One year ago today I met her for the first time and fell in love.  Now she's not a baby anymore but a curious, rambunctious, hilarious, and sassy toddler!  She's growing up so fast, sometimes I wish I could freeze time for a little while...

Saturday M and I had a little party for her.  Just some family members, snacks, present opening, and of course, cake.  Here are some pictures of the festivities:

Sophie the morning of her party.  I just had to document her bedhead.  Actually, she sports this 'do all day.  We call it her "Kate Gosselin" 'do.  Ha!

Here's a shot of her outfit.  I could just kick myself for not getting a picture of her bloomers.  They said "birthday girl" on the tush. 

Sophie and her auntie Kaci.

Party decor all set up in our dining room.

The invites.  By now I'm sure you're noticing the theme.  I used a baby birdie theme in cherry red and pink. 

Sophie's smash (cup)cake made by yours truly.  I just didn't see the point in spending a lot of money on a professional cake for her when it would just be eaten/destroyed anyways.  This gigantic cupcake turned out well, I thought (except for the icing that kept sliding off!)

Aaah!  Can you believe it?  A picture with all three of us in it???

By the way, I just love the "happy birthday" banner hanging from the mantle.  In fact, I may keep it there for awhile :)

My girl trying out some of her cake.  I was not surprised when she refused to lose all inhibitions and dig into the cake.  She's rather prissy when it comes to getting food on her hands.  Hmmm, wonder where she gets that? :)

All in all it was a great day.  Thank you to all the family members who came up to celebrate with us!

(End note:  looking at these pictures I now realize how grainy they look.  I REALLY need to read my camera manual and learn how to use it properly.  Maybe I'll take a photography class this summer?!)