Elliot's 1st Birthday

Our sweet baby girl turned one on February 24th! I took the day off and Tim worked from home so we could celebrate and be together. All day I was recounting what we were doing last year... "At this time we were watching Saved By the Bell during contraction that were 8 minutes apart." "At this time my water broke and we headed to the hospital." And so it went on all day long (poor Tim). I was quite proud of my self only crying twice though as I thought about my baby becoming a toddler! Throughout the day we also Skyped with my family and Tim's while Elliot opened their presents and chatted away.

We celebrate her birthday with 20 friends and family at our house that Sunday. Tim and I were very prepared and stayed up late Saturday night making this the best homemade birthday party. We had made almost all the food and decorations, and set everything up that night for her pink and green themed party. Our favorite piece were the made-from-scratch vanilla cupcake with marshmallow flowers on top. Tim baked and I decorated! They were a big hit. We made Elliot an applesauce cake with very little sugar as to not induce a sugar high and crash. Our favors were little bottles of champagne for the adults and bubbles for the kids :) Below is one of the many decorated tables around the house.
Elliot did really well at her party! It was at noon, after her 2 hour morning nap, so she was wide awake to party. As people started to arrive she was excited and confused. She loved seeing everyone but always made sure either Mom or Dad were close by. Her favorite part was entertaining the kids in her room.

After lunch, it was time for the big cake ceremony! Elliot loved the Cool-Whip frosting, but wasn't too sure about the cake. She didn't dive into it like I expected, she mostly scrapped the icing off the top. But I can't blame her, that was the best part :)

Then we opened all her presents! Our guests were all very generous and gave Elliot adorable outfits and fun toys. She was a little overwhelmed when it came down to opening them up. Although she normally loves the spotlight, today she was a little shy. However she wasn't shy when I took her Catch Me Kitty to see if it needed batteries! Elliot turned bright red a screamed at the top of her lungs. Right on cue, Elliot became a toddler!
After everyone left, Tim and I relaxed with a glass of wine while Elliot took inventory. We had a wonderful time and I hope all of our guests did too :)

12 month stats coming soon