I was so worried I wouldn't get this party pulled together in time since we had been in our new house for about TWO weeks & I wanted everything unpacked, no boxes, no mess, and everything looking presentable for when Whitley's guests arrived for her party. Before we even moved in we painted 4 rooms, painted the kitchen cabinets, got new carpet, painted the window shutters & the front door, and replaced the bark mulch in the front yard - all this in less than two weeks to be ready for this party! {Talk about stress!}
I can't take all the credit though - we had lots of help! Whether it was actual labor helping us move in, paint, plan the party, decorate, babysit - it was all appreciated GREATLY! So a big thank you to most importantly our family!!
Now - onto the party & lots of party pics!
I made about 5 dozen of these cupcakes for the party - we had lots of leftovers so they went to the neighbors :)
{cake table}
{I decided to go the frugal route & make Whitley's cake on my own - I think it turned out just how I had in mind! No sense in spending $100 on one that she just demolished anyway, right?}
{Out on the deck in the backyard where we ate dinner & had Whitley's cake smash}
{one year of pictures}
{we had lots of help with food & plenty of it - thanks everyone!}
{Family photo: she would not smile to save my life}
{Whitley with her cousin Maisy who is only 3 months younger - Also Uncle Tim & Aunt Megan who came from CA}
{Aunt Devanee}
{There's a smile! BIRTHDAY GIRL!}
{Cousin Priya}
{Aunt Meghann & Uncle Aaron}
{Uncle Chase, Aunt Dev, Aunt Karli}
{Cousin Ava}
{Grandpa Jeff feeding Whitley one of her favorite foods: watermelon!}
{Cousin Maisy}
{Daddy on the grill}
{Cousin Emerie}
{opening a gift from some of her cousins}
{It's cake time! Wish I had taken a video of how excited she was when everyone sang to her!}
{Dive right in there why don't cha?}
{Share?}
{The kids liked that idea...}
{This is fun!}
{Is this legal?}
{YES!}
{Now she's spitting...}
{...and she's done}
{Cake:0 Whitley:1}
{buttercream frosting = greasy baby even after a bath}
{cupcake time!}
{Whitley was spoiled rotten with so many gifts! Thank you everyone!}
Whitley's party was so much fun! We loved having everyone over & were overwhelmed with the love you all have for our little girl. We are so lucky to have such amazing family & friends.
At One year old Whitley:
-is still crawling on her hands and knees
-loves to stand up
-walks along the sofa
-walks with help
-climbs stairs like a pro
-is learning to go down stairs safely
-waves to say "hi" and "bye"
-says "hi" "no" "stop" "mama" "dada"
-loves to yell at her doggies when they are barking outside
-loves to swing in her tree swing in the backyard
-loves to swim
-still loves her "minky"
-sleeps 10-12 hrs straight at night
-loves to sing - especially to the abc's & patty cake
-loves peek-a-boo
-still tolerates her backward facing carseat
-will eat anything and everything but her favorites include: spaghetti, graham crackers, raisins, and watermelon
-throws tantrums and hits {we are so proud}
-can put the rings on her stacking toy
-loves to empty out bags {especially the diaper bag}
-is great at throwing the ball
-has a mullet, and I can finally put her hair in pig tails {I can't get myself to trim it}
12 MONTH STATS:
Weight: 21 lbs 14 oz {64%}
Height: 30 in {79%}
Head: 47 cm {93%}
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