Little Party, Loads of Fun!

Well, Miah Jane's 1st birthday has come and gone, but the quickness of the time did not lessen the quality of time we jam packed into the last few very special days. MJ's birthday extravaganza was kicked off at Gma and Gpa's house the night of the 15th. We didn't make it all the way to 11:53pm, but we partied our hearts out until bed time with our closest family and friends. Most of my close friends are an extension of my family, which inspired the family style meal of lasagna. Gma you can add MJ's party to the list of crowds you have pleased over the years. I couldn't have pulled this off with out you.

There was plenty of bread and garlic breath to go around, but it didn't stop there of course. For dessert we had a make your own sundae bar fully loaded with everything from brownies to jimmies. Miah Jane had a special dessert all her own that she so delicately picked at. It was almost like she wanted to show me some respect she felt I earned after watching me contort myself into several positions to ice her chocolate mini delight the night before. I would do it over and over........oh wait, I do get to do it over and over! You can be sure I will and then some, as each year of Miah Jane's life brings so much compounding joy to mine.

The birthday girl in her homemade birthday suit!

I highly recommend the sparkler candles. The "fascination" face says it all.

Why are you all looking at me like that?

Oh but Mama I'm so full from the lasagna!

Ah well maybe I have a little more room in my tummy.

Hm?

I love how calm and cautious she was about this whole process.

Such a little lady.

On to presents!

Watching Lexi and MJ interact and acknowledge each other as friends is so exciting for us Mamas and the fun that awaits us with these two.

Miah had been so scared of these cars for some reason, but after one night of watching her buddy Devin play with them she realized they aren't so bad.

Adrey conducted the present opening ceremony. He helped distribute each gift and dispose of all the wrapping paper. The makings of a gentleman and great friend.

Well what do you think? I say this girl looks like she had a great time!

Thank you everyone for making this such a special memory for me and fun filled night for Miah Jane.

We love each of you dearly.