Hailey Turns One

The day has finally come. Our little girl is one year old. So many changes come with being one. The car seat turns around to face forward. Babycenter updates quit sending "your baby this week" and start sending "your toddler this week". Hailey started standing on her own. She got a little attitude. She started growing her one-year molars. And of course, she had a rockin' party.

Hailey did a wonderful job posing for the camera. She did at one point get side tracked with all the lovely presents under the tree..all of which were for her birthday.

As guests were starting to arrive, Hailey decided to put on a show. She goes through this short period of shyness when new people enter the scene. For this shy bout she spread out on the floor and put on a little show for us.

Too much, too much. I need a break. If I put my head down then I can't see them and they can't see me.

This is the glorious scene of the party in full swing. We had 35 people in our living area. It was a comfy, cozy, loud and crazy good time. It was an amazing privilege to have so many friends and family in our home to help us celebrate our daughter's birthday. It really meant a lot to me that so many people have become attached to our family. It warms my heart that our little one is so loved. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Hailey is not the baby anymore. She has a new found fascination with babies. Here she is loving on baby Charlie.

Party Time!!!

Hailey was so confused with the singing of the birthday song. It looked like she couldn't figure out why everyone was looking at her. Then she wanted to join in,
so she started clapping along with everyone.

Hmmm....

Maybe just a sample...

Starting to dig in...

The sweetness made her thirsty. But her hands were so covered in frosting that she couldn't hold on to her cup. Mama had to help. It was comical watching her try to pick up her cup.

Now she finally reached the cake part!

That's my girl! Her initials don't spell HAM for nothing. Every time I look at this picture it reminds me of the Christmas Story when the little boy is snorting and eating right off his plate.

Present time, YAY!

Hailey's friend Ashley (7 weeks older) is an experienced present-opener and was willing to show Hailey how it was done. She happened to sit on a bow just the right way. This was not a planted bow, it came to rest where it is naturally.

This was the hit of the party. Everyone stopped what they were doing to pay attention to Elmo. A huge thanks to the wonderful women I work with for the coolest toy ever.

We were all enchanted by Elmo

Kailyn snuggling with her mama

Chad and Hailey taking turns on the Tiger

Once more...thank you to all our friends and family for helping celebrate Hailey's 1st birthday and making it a truely memorable day. We feel so blessed to have all of you in our lives.