Happy 1 Year Birthday

Here's some pics of our fun 1 year birthday party for miss Ella...

She LOVES balloons...

The party decor...
I made her cake... and of course had to include two toy dogs...

Birthday girl, still trying to figure out what is going on...
Ohh... I like those doggies...
Hmmm.... can I touch them?
Oh so excited!
Really... their mine... I can take them...
Dad, are you sure I can do this...
Mmmm.. and giving the doggy a nose kiss...
Ohhh.. nice doggie...
Hmmm.. we'll spare you the pics of waaaaiiittttiinnnggg and waiting for Ella to dig into the cake...

Dad had to give her a little demonstration...
Really dad... you look messy...
Okay... I'll give it a try...
Oh yeah... this is an even better way...
A big bite...
and then a bigger bite...
Then some in my hand too...
this is the best...
Oh yeah, you all gotta try this...
Thanks for coming Mamaw and Papaw..
Oh mamaw, I love balloons... don't you??!!
And then there's even more...
Carter... you have to see these balloons...
Oh... I so wanted to reach the streamers... thanks Garrett...
Eva's enjoying the ride with Ella in her new wagon (since the laundry basket doesn't work so well on the sidewalk...)
Thanks Uncle D (and fam) I LOVE my new Tickle Me Elmo
Sporting the froggy hat in my wagon...
Thanks for playing Papaw..
Here... hold these for me mamaw, will ya...
Well... now that everyone went home... I'll play with my fridge reflection friend as I pull my toy...
Thanks to all who made Ella's first birthday so memorable...including all the wonderful packages from distant family and friends...

Other Adventures

Checking out the plumbing under the kitchen sink during my cabinet exploring...

Just checking to make sure the pipe is secure...
Wow... I've got to work these muscles so that I can work on walking :)...
Look at me... I am getting closer...
Happy 2nd Easter... (First Easter - I came home from the hospital that day)
Love me some snacks ...

Food Adventures

Finger Painting Trial : Hmmm... painting the tray is okay, mom... but....

I think this is more fun...
He...he...he...
Hm.... this lasagna is good... but wouldn't be more fun to play...
Peek. a. boo... (just checking to make sure you are watching me :)...)
I. see. you...
I like to eat it and wear it...
So... I think this way is more efficient... don't you...

But, at least I humored mom for a few bites with the spoon :)...