Yesterday we celebrated Molly's first birthday with a party at our house. We had a great time and Molly enjoyed all of the fun and attention. We are very grateful for all of our family and friends who were so generous with gifts for her and for all of the support we received this past year as we welcomed another newborn into our family.
dog brownie cupcakes
doggie card box
Molly's special cupcake
photo collage of Molly
birthday girl waiting for the party to begin
"Let the fun begin!"
inspecting the doggie garland
Ella in the "salon" getting her hair done by Wu
(I need Wu here everyday to help with Ella's hair before school!)
pretty braids
proud big sister--
She has been so excited to help prepare for Molly's party. She kept calling Molly, "birthday girl," and telling her that it was her "big day!"
Gram and her oldest great-grandchild
Ella reading her special "book card" for Molly that she wrote and illustrated by herself
(It said that Molly was the best little sister and that she is so cute and silly.)
still reading
Molly enjoying her birthday lunch
family photo
updated 4 generations' photo
Baba, Ella, Gram, me, Molly
Should Pappy wear the party hat?
Ella wearing Molly's party hat (Thanks, Nana and Granddad!)
Molly would rather inspect the hat than wear it
Ella bringing over Molly's cupcake
big sister helping to blow out the candle while Molly drinks some milk and takes in the singing and cameras
checking out her cupcake
spent a few minutes dipping her finger gently on the top of the cupcake and sucking the icing off of her thumb
birthday girl
realizing that there is a doggie on her cupcake!
kissing the dog...
now tasting the dog!
and finally, smooshing the dog back onto the cupcake
cupcake time!
all done!
post-party band concert
Buck (Blue Steel) and Wu
Molly relaxing with Wu
relaxing in her "seat"
balancing!
So excited as she walks around!
thinking
proud parents taken by Ella
cuddles from Nana and Granddad
"uh-sigh" (outside)
more relaxing...this time with Gram
reading with Gram
buddies
reading and talking
we had a great time...you did so much preparation to make Miss Molly's birthday so special. You are a terrific mother to your girls. The collage, specialized cupcakes, the specially crafted envelope box and food for everyone was fantastic. You and Rob are THE BEST parents...the girls are so lucky to have you both.
ReplyDeleteBoy, Molly really had a great party. Love all the pictures. You can see how happy everyone is. Molly really looks like she really is enjoying her cupcake. What a great helper and big sister Ella is. I agree with Babba, Rob and you are really great parents and you can see all the love the girls have for Mommy and Daddy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLY!!!!
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