Audrey's 1st Birthday!!!

I'm playing catch up with these next few posts.  Audrey's FIRST birthday was back in November, the day before Thanksgiving.  I cannot, cannot, cannot believe that she's one! This year has flashed by in the blink of an eye and it couldn't have been more fun.  Watching her change, grow, learn, experiment, crawl, walk, talk - every moment has been amazing and I am madly in love with her.  She is truly the center of our world and we wouldn't have it any other way.

I was really excited to celebrate her birthday because I wanted to get cupcakes.  Not only did she eat her first cupcake on her birthday to celebrate, she had two more birthday parties - one in St. Louis and one in Iowa City.

On her actual birthday, it was me, Bill, Lolo and Lola (Bill's parents).  I don't know what Audrey thought of the whole thing but I think she had fun!  She did very well with the cupcake until she touch her hand to her face at the end.  She wasn't so happy then.

 Opening a present from Gammy (my mom).  It was a phone because she's obsessed with my Blackberry.

 Texting already!

That weekend, while we were still in St. Louis, Bill's mom threw a party for family friends.  Lots of kids were running through the house and while Audrey was tentative at first, she wanted to join them by the end!

I LOVED her outfit!

A week later, we had a few friends over at our house with their children - age 3 or younger.  It was nice to have a few hours with everyone to catch up and hang out.

 Had to do the outfit again but maybe the hat was overkill?  :)

 After she changed outfits and we put the hat back on.

 All is well in Daddy's arms.

 Our little family.