Ava had her first birthday this weekend! I can't believe it has already been a year.
We decided to make it easy on our families, and head to Utah for the weekend so they wouldn't have to come down here for a party. Our ENTIRE family was there, except for Tyler's Gma.
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. The party was ladybug themed, and a real one even came. Nathan kept singing "A ladybug came to Ava's party..." It was so fun to watch her get into her cake. Nathan has always been really clean, and wasn't sure what to do with his cake when he turned one, so we didn't know what to expect.
Ava got so many fun gifts! We were so glad that everyone could come. Thanks everyone who helped and took pictures- I brought the video camera, but totally forgot the picture one. I owe my parents BIG TIME. They did so much to get the house ready, and the food all set up, and then cleaning up afterwards, not to mention having us crash their tidy, quiet, house for 5 days... Love You Mom & Dad!!!
Thanks everyone for coming and celebrating with us~ we love you all and miss you already!
Some of the other fun things that we did were:
Nathan got to go for a REAL motorcycle ride thanks to Uncle Josh, well it was a Vespa, but that counts, right?!?
Lots of playing with cousins in Hurricane which included an entire day of running around outside, jumping on the trampoline, playing the Wii, reading with Grammy, swinging, sliding, bubbles, and LOTS more.
On another (not quite so fun) note: Ava had her one year check up. She weighed 21 lbs 4 oz, and was 30 inches long. The appointment was followed by a round of Mini Golf. Nathan got his first hole in one, all by himself. This was only his second time golfing too. I was proud.
To end the trip right we took the kids to the corn maze last night. They didn't really get it, but it was nice a fun fall thing to do. We planned to go out for ice cream afterwards, but they were both totally out before we got on the main roads again.
10 comments:
Way to be creative with the cake you always cease to amazing me. Isn't crazy how fast they grow up. I was remembering your baby bump pictures yesterday and now she is 1yr. old. Crazy! Can't you get Erik talked into a haircut?!? He is such a cute kid but that hair covers it all up ;(
I am working on the haircut...I think he decided to let me cut it this spring, if he can wait that long.
Happy Birthday to Ava!
Monica, that is an amazing cake you made. Talk about talent!
Happy Birthday Ava. Sorry we missed your big day. I can't believe how big you are getting. Love you little lady bug!!
Yay! I've been waiting for this post. The party was so fun and Madelyn had a blast playing with her cousins. I'm so glad you came to Utah so we could see you! Ava is such a cutie!
i cant belive she's one!! what a doll
So cute! Happy birthday Ava! I LOVE the cake and theme!
What a beauty! She just looks so happy and messy. hehe Cute cake, Monica!
you really are like super mom, awesome cake! Our babies are growing up, Halle turns one this week. Don't worry I don't have any big party or anything planned!
I love Ava's hair by the by, I think she looks like a little turnip! Hahaha!
What a fun little party! You are so good Monica, I love the Lady bug cake! And how great that one showed up for the party! Ava is so cute, hard to believe she is a year already!
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