Happy First Birthday to Us!

Today is our birthday and we had a party. We were so excited to turn ONE that we woke up at 4am! And no matter what Mommy tried to get us back to sleep, we refused, even our nap was fairly short. Mommy was expecting two unhappy babies melting down all afternoon, but as usual, we surprised her with our stellar behavior!


Sofie getting ready for the party


Maia doing some last minute playing

Our family arrived and we got to visit with everyone.


Sofie, Grampa and Uncle Tim


Brent and Mimi


Uncle Tim and Maia checking out the presents


Great Great Aunt Char, Great Auntie Jeannie, and 2Nana


Lauren


Great Auntie Bobbi and Great Auntie Carol


2Nana, GG, Great Auntie Elaine, Shannon, and Great Great Aunt Char


Nana H and Auntie Shantell


Auntie Emily and Uncle Pete


Uncle Paul and Amanda


Brent, Shannon, Auntie J and Bryan


Great Auntie Kelly and Pops


Auntie Brittany, Brent and Shannon


Bryan and Grampa


The girls' smash cakes made by Mommy and Auntie J (its strawberry cream cheese and yogurt for frosting!)


The adults' cake


The decorations

We opened presents after everyone arrived. There was so many awesome gifts! Our family's generosity never ceases to amaze... Clothes, toys, babies, Cabbage Patch Kids, winter jackets and snowsuits, pink Chucks, gift cards!


Sofie opening gifts


Maia opening gifts


Mommy helping to open gifts


Sofie and Maia admiring their new bath toys


Whats in this bag? Kitty Blankets that Shannon made!


BABIES! from Uncle Pete and Auntie Emily


Maia LOVES babies!

After the gifts were opened, it was time to sing Happy Birthday and eat cake! It only took a few bites for the girls to realize they liked cake, like really liked it, and they could get messy!
They also tried vanilla ice cream for the first time which they loved!


Sofia


Sofie practicing with a spoon


Sofia decided she didnt need a spoon (and yes she did attempt to eat that huge piece in one bite!)


Sofie's first taste of ice cream


Messy Sofie


Maia


Maia had to inspect it before she was putting it in her mouth


Maia first taste of ice cream


Maia practicing with a spoon


Messy Maia

The girls went directly from their highchairs to the bath! Mommy was not even going to attempt to clean them up. They ate dinner and were in bed sleeping at 6pm! Hopefully they will get a good night sleep and not wake up until 6am!

Thank you very much to our family for sharing this memorable day with us! We love you!! xoxo