First Birthday Party

Charlotte's first birthday party was a huge success.  The party began at 2 while she was napping. At about 2:20 I heard her making some noise so Alyssa and I immediately went into her room and put her birthday tutu on her.  We marched her out in front of all the guests and boy did she make a sour face.  I think she was wondering what all the people were doing in her house!

She quickly warmed up to the crowd and began socializing.  After a bit of play time she opened her presents.  She received some great gifts and hasn't stop playing with them since.  Grandma and Grandpa Cooley got her yellow rubber ducks and she likes to carry one around in each hand.  She also received lots of fun water activities including a baby pool, slip-n-slide, and a baby water play area that hooks up to the hose.  Not to mention a new array of bathing suits and towels.  I guess everyone got the notice that she loves the water. 

After presents we sang Happy Birthday and let her devour a mini cake.  Of course she loved it, the child never turns down food.  After an afternoon playing in her baby pool and hanging out with the family Charlotte was completely tuckered out.  At 8pm she went to bed and for once I didn't even hear here playing in the crib...out like a light.

Thanks to everyone who could come celebrate with us - we had a great time!