Isla's 1st Birthday Celebration!

Aunt Verna made home made birthday hats for all the party attendees, they were super awesome!

Our sweet, sweet Bitty Babe turned one year old at the end of September. I just recently posted her month photos, but here are the party pictures! Her actual birthday was on a Friday and she sported her, "I'm the Birthday Princess," shirt all day, and we had all her favorite foods that day and of course a little pre-birthday cupcake treat since her party wasn't until the next day. I know I've already gushed about how unbelievable it is that an entire year has already passed by, but it really is just amazing. Only a year ago she was this tiny little newborn, and now she is this toddling, not still an infant, but not quite yet a toddler, of a girl. She is able to communicate exactly what she wants, or doesn't want with grunts, pointing and clapping. One thing about her is that she still LOVES to be held and cuddled. She pretty much always wants to be near you, touching or just held and walked around. Yes, it can be very challenging and frustrating at times, especially when you are trying to get dinner made. But it is also still very sweet and endearing that she is still the cuddle bug she was when she was born. We adore you sweet girl!!

I'm One!!

Her favorite for dinner, Lasagna! This girl can eat her weight in pasta. She is a carb. loader for sure. 

"Mama, where's the cake?!"

Silly Sam. Even after a year, he still adores her. However, she does make him more frustrated
now that she is mobile, and often steals his cars, toys or anything he has interest in. 

Isla's actual birthday day with the family

"Finally, the cake!"

Her first baby doll, or really fairy doll. Up until now, she's really only had trucks to play with. 

Awaiting the birthday party

We couldn't forget Odelia!

"I'm so excited, it's my Birthday again!!"

Aunt Verna's birthday banner handy-work, glitter and all!

Probably my favorite picture of all. Andreas getting his birthday
 gear all tied up. Gotta love that German!

Our wonderful Granny Nancy and Andreas made the festivities. You guys are the best!

Quinn had to pull out his homemade brew. 

Presents!!

Sweet Amelia gave Sam and Isla very thoughtful gift from her own favorite toy stash. 

Oh Granny Nancy, you are so adorable!

Auntie Debbie and Eric whooping it up, they are the best and it wouldn't
be a celebration for Sam or Isla without them!

Isla LOVES strawberries, so it only seemed appropriate to have a strawberry cake. 

Mama and her baby

The foursome

Isla's feet hardly touched the floor with Amelia around

These were the only kids, but they sure had the house rocking with fun and noise.
Amelia and Eric were the best party entertainers you could ask for. 

Our boy-boy!

Helping Bitty making a wish and blowing out candles.

Daddy and his girl!

Quinn giving Isla cake support

"What!?!? It's just my 3rd piece."