PARTY TIME!

We had Mallory's FIRST birthday party this weekend. She LOVED being the center of attention! Daddy picked out her dress, G-ma Kathie and Papa got her dressed, G-ma Nancy and G-pa John made her a special b-day bib, and Momma and G-ma Nancy made her cakes (strawberry w/ cream cheese icing and vanilla wafer polka-dots). Papa tied a balloon onto the back of her dress and she ran around with the balloon hovering above her little head squealing and showing off. She carried more balloons from room to room all afternoon and weaved her way in and out of the crowd as fast as her little legs would allow.



The guests included family, friends and neighbors. We gathered around to sing Happy Birthday, and Mallory froze. She stared at everyone with a puzzled look and we wondered if she was going to cry. We gave her the cake, and she barely touched it, delicately licked the frosting off her fingers and put little pieces of cake in her mouth as if it was no big deal. Bite after bite, she gazed around the room at all the guests staring back at her. She was so careful, she didn't even need a bath afterwards!



Then it was time for presents. She received lots of gifts to her college fund, a savings bond, and, of course, several toys and super duper cute spring and summer clothing. She is the best dressed little girl in school, thanks to all our family and friends!

It's FUN to be ONE!


We're blessed to have so many great people gather to celebrate with us and help her enjoy her special day. She had a wonderful time!