Evie in ONEderland

I've never seen a one-year-old enjoy a party so much.
Other than being a little overwhelmed by all the faces at first (she woke up about 20 mins. in), Evie was happy and smiling the whole time. I think she liked all the attention and particularly liked having all eyes on her as she tasted her birthday cake. She hammed it up good, laughing and dancing and making eyes at all her guests.

She liked opening all her gifts (with help from Big Brother, of course) and kissed all the baby dolls as she opened them.

Evie kisses like she means it!

The theme was "Evie in ONEderland" and I had a great time planning everything. I learned my lesson after Julian's first birthday party (I made all the food!) and this time we had pizza and lemonade. Although Evie didn't really "get" the theme (or the reason for the party, for that matter) it was all worth it when Julian woke up from his nap and saw the house decorated. He sure thought it was a wonderland; walking around saying "Wow, pretty! Oh cool! Look at that, Momma!"

(Guess that means I better get started on his party...)

Our Wonderland

Sneaky!

Thanks to everyone who came and helped celebrate our little Evelyn!

In hindsight, maybe punch balloons were not the best favors for three two-year-olds?

"A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun. Enjoy the trip." - Unknown
I've loved every moment of your first trip around the sun, Evie. Thanks for sharing it with us...we look forward to many, many more beautiful journeys together. We love you!