You are ONE!

-HAPPY BIRTHDAY-

I can't believe I am writing your birthday post! You have given me the absolute best year of my life. Even though you're a baby, you have taught me so much. You have taught me what it's like to be selfless, sacrificial, and to love with more intensity than I thought was ever possible. 

The bond we have is so strong. You love to pat me when you give hugs, lay your head on my shoulder and you're the best at making my heart melt. You are the happiest baby and that makes my mama heart happy.

The shiniest highlight of this month is tough to choose because so many exciting things happened.  

Your birthday party was on Saturday, May 2. 2015 at our house! The theme for your party was "Lemonade Stand". We had a huge turn out. People came from all over to help you celebrate your big day. You are so loved. 

Your birthday party invitation

Here are some photos of the decor for your big day! I had the best time planning and crafting for your big day. We were exhausted once it was finished, but you deserve the very best! 

I made this sign for you and a photo book from Shutterfly.

Seating area for lunch in the backyard. I even hung parasols in the trees!

Tables were decorated with fresh flowers, pretty white tablecloths and lemonade themed signs.

Daddy built a lemonade stand just for you!

Cake for your guests & matching "smash cake".

Lemonade dispensers.

Because we had kids of all ages attending your party, I tried to think of fun activities for all of them. For lunch, we ate chicken tacos, pinto beans, queso, spanish rice and cheese quesadillas for the kids. 

Sandbox, complete with pink sand.

Sensory station of dyed pasta and bubbles!

Homemade, non-toxic play dough and cookie cutters!

For your birthday, we got you a beautiful cedar playhouse complete with a kitchen, chevron printed curtains, a mailbox, doorbell and window flower boxes. You love it! 

Your outfit was adorable. You were dressed to match your theme and your smile was the best accessory. 

My favorite part of the day was when we presented you with your birthday cake and sang to you! You acted shy while we sang, but your little smile peeked through eventually. You touched your cake gently at first, but then you dug in and polished off one side! 

 I hope you had as much fun as we did. We love you so much! 

Your actual first birthday happened on a Wednesday. I got up early and made you birthday pancakes and milk and we sang to you. Because you love pancakes, I think this will be your birthday tradition. 

As if your birthday month wasn't already full of amazing surprises, guess what? You started walking this month too. You were one year and three days old when you started taking laps around the living room. 

So many things have changed this month, but some things remain the same. You still love your family, friends and playing outside. Oh, and your disdain for the word "no" still remains. 

Love you more...