Like I promised, here is the first installment of the our kids’ birthdays! Boy, May is a busy month for us! But a very fun one 🙂
Our darling, sweet Azèlie Eloise turned ONE! We had a party a week early since we had to fit in Caidoc’s as well (birthday’s two days apart makes for interesting logistics). I planned, and planned, and planned this party. I decided on a Sweet Shoppe theme, since she is our little sweetie 🙂 And I think it went really well. Most of the decorations I made in the most economical way I could find. My sister in law took pictures so I can show you all the neat details.
I can’t believe my baby is one. With Caidoc’s first birthday, I felt like I had finally made it to some sort of finish line, like I the hardest part was over (HA!). But with Zelie, it just left like her babyhood blazed by, and I could barely remember her infancy! It made me a little sad. But, I suppose that is the way it is with a rambunctious toddler running around and the busy year we had. ANYWAYS! I digress.
I wish I had gotten some pictures of the other banners I made, they were hard work but totally paid off and were super cute. I’m sure they will show up at other parties 🙂 But all in all I think the party was a big hit and I was able to keep costs relatively low, although, how often does our precious little lady turn ONE after all, and can one really put a price tag one the cuteness? I think not.
Cheers!
This chair was made by her pop-pop! Turned out to be a perfect photo prop. 
My sweet beautiful girl
In all her frills! 
Princess Zelie on her throne with her lollipop scepter. 
Baby Addie 🙂 
Some of our awesome and supportive friends (my brother far left)
Another brother and my sister
Handsome Caidoc couldn’t get enough of the bubble machine 🙂
Pink toes! I mean, what’s a birthday party without painted toes?
Trying out that walking! (she can walk, she just choses not to, like any good princess, why walk when one can be carried, right?)
Husband and baby Alex! She’s such a cutie!
Pop-pop and Zelie munching blueberries.
It’s not a party without a funny face cameo from my bro. He’s got the hots for the photographer 😉
reaching high, she wants those balloons!
Oh hey, it’s me! It was lovely to see all the months of planning and party prep take shape. 
Cupcake time! This little one year old went right for it!! “What is this mom?”
“Whatever it is its DELICIOUS! “
This photo probably sums up Zelie’s personality the best, haha! “MORE! ALL IN MY FACE! NOM NOM NOM!”
Um, die of cuteness much?!
Finally got a balloon
Oh dad I love you here have some!
Daddy’s girl!
Scrub scrub, must get clean for present opening
Cutest outfit, and just happened to fit the theme! Love it. It’s an Amazon find.
Cousin Jack!
All the glorious pudge
Caidoc and cousin Macie, being so patient and not unwrapping presents for Zelie. I was so impressed!
“CLOTHES! I LOVE FANCY CLOTHES!!!”
“MORE CLOTHES?! I LOVE IT!!!”
Seriously, she like, LOVES cute clothes.
“here gramma, lemme just taste this first”
My darling, my perfect, my sweet, my Zelie belle!
I love you so much baby girl.
Happy birthday you silly girl, you! You are so loved. 
The Best Is Yet To Come.