Hania turned ONE on October 11, 2008 and both sets of grandparents traveled to Louisville to celebrate.
First, we had the neighborhood party on Friday night. The OUTSIDE party, thankyouverymuch. The big hit of the party was the bubble machine that my parents brought. The kids enjoyed running around and playing after they got hyped up on sugar from the mega-size Costco cupcakes. Very informal... no games, no gift opening, no drama. Just a great excuse to hang out and try to thank everyone for their support during her first year in the 'hood!
All of the kids are gathered around our front door (hidden behind the balloons) because they were "hunting" for cats and the dog. 
Little boys weaponizing balloons and other various party favors.
Oh wait, there was minor drama. I went to pick up the balloons that afternoon and wasn't thinking about fitting 17 balloons + a large car seat and baby into the spacious Plymouth Neon. Hania vetoed the idea of riding in the trunk.Daddy had to make a quick trip to go back and pick them up.
What is it that he says all the time? A failure to plan is planning to fail.
Yep. I agree. But I sure gave the party store employees a laugh.
Hania is getting ready for her first taste of sugar!
Smiling at her favorite friend, Miss Julie. 
Apparently the chocolate is a big hit!
On Saturday we had her family birthday party...
It isn't a real birthday celebration unless you wear a tutu AND sneakers...
She loved the ball pit from Mommy and Daddy...
And MORE cupcakes.These were not homemade (I used box cake mix and icing) but we spent the afternoon decorating them.
Watch out Martha. Homegirl can decorate a mean cupcake.
This design idea came from the "Hello, Cupcake!" book, which I highly recommend
She thought that vanilla was just as good as chocolate...
Playing with Poohpa Byerly the next day...
Making silly faces with Poohma Byerly...
Hania got a rocking horse from the Byerly grands... "because every Kentucky girl needs a horse."
Holla!
On Sunday we went to the park to show the grands how we swing and slide.The Schmonsees grands played with her there.
Birthdays are exhausting!And now we're ready to celebrate Daddy's birthday and Halloween!
6 comments:
Wow, looks like a good time was had by all. She's adorable and I was totally mispronouncing her name - caller her (in my head) Ha-ny-a. I like your way much better. Its more sophisticated!
Happy 1st Birthday. It looks like an awesome party!
Missy! You throw a mean bash! I SO wish I could've been there! Of all the babies in my life, I have never gotten to go to a 1st birthday party! Plus, Hania has an exceptionally special part of my heart since I feel like so much of her first year, we got to be buddies. Anyway, LOVE everything...cute cute cupcakes. Even cuter baby! :)
We need to move to your neighborhood. It looks like a party all the time. First the poop cake and now a ball pit? Will you have a birthday party for me next July?
Happy Birthday to her... late!
Love the photo's! Those ballons are so cool, although I am laughing at you!! lol
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