Magdalene turned one last Thursday and I can’t believe that a year ago she looked like this
We started the day quite early opening presents, because I had to work . Of course Esther was a big help in doing that for her sister.
I invited all the family over for dinner and we had pizza. Esther made Magdalene’s Birthday cake with her Grandma so that I didn’t have to stress about baking a cake after work.
I held a small party at our house on Saturday afternoon. By small, I mean I only invited 6 close friends (and their families) which ended up being 27 people including adults and children. It was the perfect size party at our home.
Most parties have a theme. Mine was green and pink and ice cream with a cupcake cake. I got a friend to make the Birthday cake and again, this meant less stress in the morning. Although I got stressed dealing with buying a new car. But that will have to wait for another blog post.
Keeping it real… this is our family photo before singing Happy Birthday. My white fridge is busy with magnets. I keep looking at it thinking it doesn’t fit in with our modern kitchen. But it’s us.
And this last happy snap is Magdalene trying to work out how to put on her tiara which she got as one of her gifts from the party. In our house it is certainly Fifty Shades of Pink and Purple.
And I love it.
Have you been to any memorable First Birthday Parties? Do you get stressed about the organizing or go with the flow like I do?
I’m linking up with Trish from My Little Drummer Boys for Wordless Wednesday.
