Turning One: Isn't Too Shabby!

Annabel's 1st birthday party was a really enjoyable day.  The weather was perfect, with a down pour right after we quickly cleaned up.  Most of our family was able to attend; it was so nice to be able to celebrate with family.  To prepare, Annabel took a rare nap from 12-1:45, awaking just in time for her 2 o'clock party.  We enjoyed a late lunch and she soaked up the attention at the head of the table.

The banner was made out of my mom's scrap fabric and hemp string.  I hired my dad as the main decorator and we gathered items from the around the house. 

My mom was the main sous chef.  We all pitched in making chicken salad, nutella and raspberry jelly, and cucumber tea sandwiches.  We also had caprese salad, fruit salad, and Arnold Palmers for a drink.

Eclairs and cream puffs and raspberry lemon cake.

Her cool conversion high chair with some added cloth bling

Annabel's one and only cousin Ava, 4 months

With Aunt and Godmother Jodi

We were trying to take a family photo and Annabel kept tapping me on the head and laughing.  She was having a ball!