Cupcake Turns ONE

Just saying the word one makes me think, hum or sing "ONE, singular sensation..." And that is precisely what we got and made of the event.  Such a big day for my little Cupcake...with a big party to follow.

I can hardly believe it came so quickly. The seconds, minutes, hours and those 365 days went by so quickly. Her birthday itself was bitter sweet - happy, sad, excited. I was nostalgic the entire week. Remembering every detail of the day my heart grew and began to love much more than I ever knew possible. HOW had it already been a year?!

We celebrated on her special day with our immediate families, God-Mama, BBQ and of course a cupcake for her first taste of sweets!

The party was a long couple of months in the making from struggling with a location that was cool enough but offered enough space to invite over 100 people. Settling on a pool party with shaded outdoor space was the right choice since it was 108 that day! 

She looked like a princess and had a great time. I'm sure she won't remember the day at all....but I will and have great pics from the momentous occasion. Planning a First Birthday party is serious business and I'm glad it turned out so well, we had lots of loving friends and family present to enjoy the celebration with us. We are blessed!

Cupcake with baby Ella

Post swim, post cupcake sprint to Mommy.

What party would be complete without a Princess bouncy house!?

Mommy made nearly 100 cupcakes from scratch!

Piñata Fun!

She doesn't even know what candy is and she was in the candy mayhem with the big kids! Cousin Ty was most likely giving her a little elbow love ;-)

Such a great day!!

I blinked....

Last year, at this time I was 36 weeks pregnant. I had no idea how much my life would change, for the better! I swear I merely blinked and now here I am with an 11 month-2 week old baby who is on the verge of her first birthday. I can think back and remember those first weeks and months with her, the sheer joy, sleepless nights and smelling of spit-up. 

But it is all just that, a distant memory in time that went by far too quickly. I wouldn't change a moment of it. I did the best I could to give plenty of tiny feet kisses, memorize every baby-fat roll, took way too many pictures, watched each curl grow and made a few rookie mistakes. All in an attempt to soak in every second and memory while Cupcake is a baby.

I have to admit, today I am living a little in the past as I reflect at hers and our many accomplishments. Life, though it has seemingly whipped by this last year, is exactly as it should be. And though I'm happy, excited and and looking forward to the big número uno on the 28th - I can't help but want time to stand still just a little. 

Counting my blessings today and always for the last year I am fortunate enough to have experienced as Cupcake's Mommy.

You Are My Sunshine

This pic was taken by our friend Jessica during a play date. Just an ordinary day with my girl and a small display of how happy she is all the time! She is our sunshine and she lights up our lives!