Hannah's Birthday Party

On Friday evening, Katie and Jimmy, my mom, and Jonathan's mom all arrived for the weekend. Saturday morning was spent preparing for Hannah's big first birthday bash. The boys and Ruth Ann worked in the yard, and mom and Katie helped with food preparations and decorations. I was busy putting the finishing touches on the two birthday cakes (one for Hannah and one for the guests). Saturday turned out to be a beautiful day with a slight breeze. We were very thankful, considering it had rained all week.

I put Hannah down for a nap around 2:30. Let's just say at 3:45, there were still noises coming from her room. She has never (in an entire year) missed an afternoon nap. I was concerned that she would be a grump, but she fell asleep for about 30 minutes, and when I woke her up for the party at 4:30 she was in a perfectly good mood. She was thrilled to see many close friends and family gathered at her home. . . especially the kids! Jonathan and Uncle Jimmy manned the grill, while the kids played with bubbles and balloons. We had a wonderful cookout! Of course, watching Hannah dig into her birthday cake was the main attraction.

Hannah has been very blessed to have friends and family that love her so much. While we missed Hannah's Uncle Matthew, Aunt Kim, cousin Phillip, and great grandparents, we were very honored to have (many of) those dear to us join in the celebration of her first year of life. We thank God for putting such wonderful people in our lives!!!

Cakes by mommy .


Playing with friends.


Blowing bubbles with mommy.


For me?


Yum!!!


What a mess!!!


Mommy, Hannah, and Daddy


Hannah and her Grandmas.


Party guests relaxing.


Hannah had a bit of a sugar rush after the party. Once she had been thoroughly bathed, she could be seen running around, riding on Uncle Jimmy's back and chasing balloons.


Crazy balloon girl.