Age 1: Week 1

This week was spent in preparation for Mary Eloise's big birthday party.  I changed my work schedule around so I could be off Friday to prepare for the party while Mary Eloise was at school.  I will say this, as much as I love spending time at home with Mary Eloise, I have learned to cherish time at home without her-- it is way easier to clean without little hands helping and pulling out what I have put away. On Monday, while I worked, Mary Eloise spent the day with her Tee (Aunt Jennifer, Jason's sister and one of her Godmothers).  She had such a fun day playing with Tee, going to the park, playing with her cousin Rhett, whom she calls "Bobba".  I think she gave them quite a run for their money.

Mary Eloise is also working on perfecting her walking, if she can't get to it fast enough walking, she will bear crawl (she's fast) to get there. 

That Saturday morning was her actual party.  I decided to do a morning party since she is pretty happy in the morning and I knew it wouldn't interfere with her other guests nap times.  She took an early pre-party nap, so she was waking up as her guests arrived.  We had many friends and family members over to celebrate.  It was such a fun time.  The theme was "You Are My Sunshine" and I decorated with sweet yellows and pinks and a yummy brunch spread.  She also was very blessed with many new fun toys-- it looks like Toys-R-Us has exploded in my den. 

Before my school party!

My last night as a baby :(

Birthday Cake

Party guest Vivian and Carter

Guests Haley and Heidi

Guests AP, Darci, and ME's cousin Julianna


Sorry for the smattering of pictures, while playing hostess, I was bad at being papparazzi.  If you have any photos, send them my way!  Of course there were many other guests we love and were so honored to have come and celebrate.