1st Birthday Party

On the Saturday before Christmas, which was Evan's actual birthday, we had Madelyn's party. I was up most of the night before baking!!

Here are the pink cupcakes fresh out of the oven:

Which I then frosted with chocolate frosting...



Pink number "1" cookies...

I also made heart shaped ones...

And a 6 layer chocolate cake with pink frosting.

It was all quite delicious, if I do say so myself. Though Betty Crocker had a lot to do with it... (except for the cookies - they were from scratch!)

Here's Maddy enjoying a mini cupcake:

Nuzzling with Uncle Doug:

Exploring the Christmas tree with Aunt Jeannine:

Hanging with Auntie Leah:

Chillin' with Granddad and Aunties Mae-Beth and Amy:

Entertaining Fammy, Aunt Ashley, and Uncle Richard:



And opening presents!!!!!

I forgot to take pictures of the minimal decorating I did, but I did take a picture of the princess's high chair decked out for the occasion:

It was a lovely party, and we were so happy that everyone could be here to celebrate with us. Hard to believe she is one already!! She is walking with more confidence now too, so I'll post some video of that soon.

But for now, a couple of adorable parting shots:

Ack!!! I just want to eat her with a spoon!!