1st Birthday Party

The Saturday before Avery's birthday, we decided to have her birthday party. I can't believe that a year has passed already but it seems that it has! I decided to do an owl theme for the party. I took a ton of pictures of Avery so that I could remember the day. I wish that I would have done a little better at capturing all of our friends and family that came out to celebrate but I guess I was just too focused on the birthday girl.

The birthday girl getting excited for all of her guests to arrive

The cute sign that Ash, Kyle, and Luke got for Avery. I just love that we will be able to use it every year!

The food table (not the best lighting but you get the idea)

Sprinkle cupcakes

Ave's smash cake

I made a banner using a picture from each month. It's so crazy to see how drastically she changed from birth until now!

Let's get this party started!

Garrett and his favorite duck...such love on his face

Hanging out with Great Uncle Eddie

She's so blessed to be loved by so many

I think that finger was in her mouth the entire party. Darn those teeth!

After a little bit of playing inside, the babies (can I still call them that?) braved the heat to play at the sand and water table.

Here you go Lacey

Oops- a little windy!

Daddy and Ave

Next, it was time for cake and lots more pictures!

Hmm

Not quite sure

Now she's getting the hang of it

Sharing some cake- appetizing, huh!

Such pride on her face at the destruction that she caused

Next, we opened presents. Avery is wearing her new mini apron from Dan and Linds. It's so cute!

After the majority of people left, we busted out this present from Kel and Andrew. It shoots balls through its nose.

She absolutely LOVES it!

Our little family :)

Balloons are so cool...

So is pushing a cooler!

Doing a high kick for Uncle Scott and Aunt Steph

Sorry Kel but I had to include this one! Avery got a tent and tunnel from Bill's Grandma. We were trying to get Ave to crawl through but she was a little nervous. Kel decided to put the whole thing on and Avery thought it was hilarious!

The party was such a success. We all had so much fun! I thought that I would get really emotional about Ave turning one but I am actually really excited about all that her 2nd year of life will bring. Babies are wonderful and so sweet to snuggle with but I just love all that she can do right now. I love that she shows her personality and can somewhat communicate with us. I can't wait for this upcoming year and all that we will be able to do with Avery. We love you baby girl!