It's very exciting. I even learned how to hold up my hand in the #1 sign for the occasion, although blowing out candles is still a little beyond my grasp.
Since we were going to be away for my actual birthday, Mom & Dad threw me a party the weekend before. I know it will be hard to believe, but my Mom was actually against the party at first. She figured my grandma would have a cake down in texas so it wouldn't be a big deal. She was probably right, but at the same time, I'm so glad she was convinced otherwise! You may not know this yet, but once my mom get started on party planning she can't be controlled - which is awesome for me! Here's how it all went down...
First here's the nice unassuming invitation that went out to our nearest and dearest 30 friends...
(not the more flattering picture of me, seriously, the camera does add 10 lbs)
The invite was a little too plain for my Mom, she decided we needed a theme and settled on the Hungry Caterpillar. This was approved by me easily, I love that book! So we had hungry caterpillar wall decorations with pictures of me in month's 1 - 11, ballon annimals in the shape of caterpillars, mantel decorations of giant green balls that doubled as party favors, cupcakes in the shape of caterpillars and mini cupcakes decorated to look like the pretty butterfly that emerges from the cocoon and of course party favors - or really party buckets of fun for all the kids to take home. She was about to start making cake pops in the shape of apples and pears with bite holes in them until my Dad finally reeled her back in from all the craziness. There was also an amazing BBQ spread from Smoke Daddy - of course they only settled on Smoke Daddy after having a BBQ taste test the weekend before with my Grandma & Grandpa to ensure that they had the best 'Q at the party. This along with a wonderful selection of fruit, kid cheetos, mac n' cheese, and squeeze pouches for us kids. Oh yeah, my Mom is slightly crazy. But the 20+ adults and 6 kids all had a wonderful time - me most of all!
Oh and I almost forgot about the cupcake eating, I had my first SUGAR RUSH!!! That frosting was something else. I didn't really understand what I was doing, but everyone was staring and smiling at me and of course singing, so I kept going. Mom had to give me a quick bath after all this...
...but it was totally worth it. I can't wait to do it all again down in Texas - and don't they say eveything is always bigger in Texas?? This is going to one heck of a Birthday celebration week!! Thanks Mom & Dad for the great party - and thanks to all our friends who came over to celebrate with us. I love you all so much!!
UPDATE: Here's some video of the big event too!
Presents, Presents, Presents!
Cake!
My First Sugar High...
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