Baby M's First Birthday

We had a wonderful first Birthday Party for Baby M, it really couldn't have gone any better. This first year has been such a special one and as a mom, I've had such mixed emotions about it all. One moment I'm holding my child close and wishing for time to slow down so I can enjoy my baby just a little longer and the next moment I'm cheering her on as she takes her first steps or attempts something new. 

So this is what motherhood is all about.

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Okay, enough of the mushy stuff, on to the PARTY!

The poster above was made by a friend of mine as a gift for her first birthday. 

Sticking with the Peter Rabbit theme we served BLT sandwiches, berries, veggies and dip,

 and veggie potato chips. 

Our mini-smash cake and carrot cake cupcakes.

The party favors were coloring books and bunny ears.

To keep the little ones occupied, we filled a swimming pool with ball pit balls and brought in a little tunnel from Ikea. The pool was a big hit! Baby M dove right in:

Baby M with her Great Grandmother

And here with daddy:

Helping herself to the guests' food

Little G. jumping in!  

 Cousin practicing her funny faces!

  

  Happy Birthday Baby M, I can't wait to celebrate

 many more with you my beautiful  little girl!

Vacation in Florida

We recently returned from a vacation to sunny Florida; Baby M's first plane trip!  We had a great time with our in-laws relaxing on the beach and taking in the scenery. Baby M did as well as can be expected for an 11 month old on a 3 hour flight, but we survived.

The photos above were taken at the historic Bonnet House. The interior courtyard was spectacular, if you love gardens, this is a must see in Ft. Lauderdale.

 

 

 

We visited Flamingo Gardens, a botanical garden where baby M admired the wild birds that were

wandering free around us.

And of course we spent a little time playing the sand.

 

 

As nice as it was to get a little R&R, I'm happy to be back. With just a week before baby M's first birthday, there is a lot of organizing to be done. We also booked a landscaper to start the work at the front of the house which *squeal* I can hardly wait for!