Kelsay's 1st Birthday

We had so much fun celebrating Kelsay's #1! We were going to have her birthday party on the 7th, but with Gram's funeral, we had to move it back to Valentine's day. The Halls, Tammy, and Rachel joined us for the party.

We had hot dogs, chips and fruit for lunch. We had regular toppings, toppings for chili cheese dogs and toppings for NY dogs which include sauerkraut, sautéed onions and spicy mustard. wasn'tAfter lunch we played outside for a bit and then went in for cake and ice cream. I made the cake from an organic European bakery cake mix from sprouts. Highly recommend. Everyone thought it was extra good. Tam graciously decorated the cake.Kelsay sure what to think about the cake or the candle with the flame on top, but Maddy was more than happy to blow it out for her. I think Kelsay liked the cake but she,was so tired at that point it was hard to tell. We had to let her have a nap break before opening presents. She got a baby doll and stroller, a baby photo album which I still have to put pictures in, an Elsa dress from Maddy and a book from Rachel.

This is a picture of her in her birthday girl outfit.

She had a great first birthday. There's something about those early birthday years that is so special.

Comments

bee said…

Sounded like a perfect day! I wish I could have been there. You make parties so fun for your family.

February 19, 2015 at 8:15 PM

Anonymous said…

Looks like it was an awesome day wish I could have been there to celebrate with you guys

February 24, 2015 at 8:06 PM

Unknown said…

Awe what a cute cake!

February 24, 2015 at 9:32 PM

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