Emma's First Birthday

On Sunday we celebrated Emma's first birthday (on the actual day, so nice it fell on a weekend)! It was great. It was pretty relaxed, we had a fun day of playing with balloons, running amok in the house, and preparing for family to come over for spaghetti and cake that evening. 

Opening a few presents early in the morning: Books, pop up toys, pull crocodiles and such. Sister was a great help, of course!

Appreciating new music shakers

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Getting in some Nana birthday snuggles!

We were so grateful that we got to have Papa Vic over! He is in a new home now, and we were all so happy that he was able to come and celebrate. I knew it meant a lot to everybody.

Moe, excited that he believes he finally has control of the keys. We didn't have the heart to tell him they weren't real. He was super stoked about him. (Look at the plan in that face...)

Omi and Papa Vic!

Auntie Amy, I don't think that's the right way up for people? Norah looks highly dissatisfied, of course.

Getting some cousin Brian snuggles. His girlfriend and him are moving to LA in a few weeks; it was great to get him over!

Papa Dude with his mom, Great Grandma!

'Yeeeeeeeah mom didn't listen to Pinterest and actually baked me a real cake!'

'Meh. Are there any more scrambled eggs?'

 Overall, it was a wonderful day. Norah did great sharing the spotlight, and Emma didn't have any memorable meltdowns. I was so happy to have everyone over and celebrate! (How the heck is our tiny baby already a year?!??!?!?!)

Also, I'm reflecting back. I've blogged once a week for two pregnancies, and monthly for a year each for two babies. I promise to continue to blog-- this is my photo album and journal of sorts, after all-- just seems really strange to not have a monthly commitment of some sort!! Perhaps I will post a new challenge to myself... :)