alice's first birthday party

Today is the big party.  The morning was low key.  We spent it hanging with the birthday girl.  She got to open one of her presents.  The tiara was a big hit with Bennett but Alice did not like to wear it. The baby and her carriage were a big hit with Ryan and James.

Bennett was having so much fun he forgot to "hide" his teeth (whenever I try to take a picture he turns or closes his mouth or etc.).  Auntie Audrey managed to snap a good shot of them so we could finally show proof that Bennett has bottom teeth.  

There was a lot of activity once the party got started.  Kids were busy running around and playing with all the toys in the driveway and yard.  Some of them dressed up in superhero costumes and were busy "saving" the world running to and from the house.  We got to catch up with many of the neighbors that we usually see when we visit The Seymours at their townhouse back at Island View Circle.  Alice was busy entertaining herself for a while shuffling around the driveway.  It's too cute how careful she is when it comes to walking around in her new shoes.  

There was a lot of eating and drinking and cake.  Alice seemed a little scared when we all gathered around her to sing "Happy Birthday."  

When it came time to enjoy the cake, Alice wanted to have nothing to do with it.  I made the cake the day before but I did cheat this year.  I bought the candy flowers to put on the cake from Michael's.  It saved a ton of time and it was nice to spend that time hanging out with my faves rather than tending to the cake.  I think it turned out pretty great anyway.

Liron and I were hoping she would take the cake and tare into it but she was very upset when we put a tiny slice in front of her to enjoy.  I couldn't believe she did not like cake!

Good thing there were some superheros around to rescue the day.

After the party Alice opened her presents.  Ryan and James were so helpful.  They did all the hard work of unwrapping for Alice.  Bennett tried to help as much as he could.    

After the presents were unwrapped we headed outside.  Audrey had a really good idea for taking pictures of the birthday girl with some of the balloons.  Bennett joined in on the fun.  I really like how they turned out.

Bennett had a few breakdowns during the photo shoot.  We are not sure why because they would come and go.  It's as if he couldn't make up his mind about whether he liked the photo shoot or not.  I love how concerned Alice would get every time he cried.  

Alice was impressing us with how well she posed for the photo shoot.  Then we realized she was scared to walk on grass in her new shoes since she has never done it before.  With Nanny's help we slowly got her off the grass.

Audrey and I wanted to take some pictures of our own with the balloons.  Who doesn't like balloons?

The remainder of the day we spent relaxing on the deck.  We saw some deer that were sleeping in the neighbors yard.  That apparently happens often in their neighborhood.  

Thank you for a great party to a gorgeous family.  We love you guys!

Cheers to an amazing weekend!  Ryan totally photo bombed this photo btw.  It was hilarious.