We celebrated Ella Brooks' first birthday recently. She woke from her afternoon nap a teary and snotty mess. Her first teeth tormenting her and preventing her from being her normal happy self. Yet, when I brought her downstairs, she immediately smiled as though she understood this group of people, these cupcakes, this celebration was for her.
Karen's delicious cupcakes
Chris and I worked through the day to pull together a nice little venue for the celebration. The weather was perfect- a stark contrast to one year before when it snowed. EB's guests arrived around 4 PM and immediately settled in to playing games in the back yard.
The birthday girl absolutely loved her first taste of cake and icing. Karen's cupcake was a big hit.
EB was in heaven with all the kid friendly food. She had her fill of cheese and crackers and fruit.
Karen's delicious cupcakes
Chris and I worked through the day to pull together a nice little venue for the celebration. The weather was perfect- a stark contrast to one year before when it snowed. EB's guests arrived around 4 PM and immediately settled in to playing games in the back yard.
The birthday girl absolutely loved her first taste of cake and icing. Karen's cupcake was a big hit.
EB was in heaven with all the kid friendly food. She had her fill of cheese and crackers and fruit.
We can hardly believe a year has past since Ella Brooks arrived. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. Happy Birthday, Little Bit!
Beth, these photos of Ella Brooks day are so precious! She is just adorable! And they do grow up so fast! I love that she had a cupcake and she loved it.. that's the way 1st birthdays should be!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of Ella Brooks! That was such a fun party too! Ellen loves Ella Brooks so much! Let's get them together soon!
ReplyDeleteThat was so fun! You guys sure know how to throw a party. Ella Brooks was a super hostess and she was so cute with her yummy cupcake!
ReplyDeleteLove those last two pictures, so cute. Happy Thanksgiving to the Maslins. :)