1st Birthday Party

We had face painting

All the kiddos that came to play with Rhowan

An art center with paint and water colors

Chalk to draw

And Rhowan's favorite...the bouncy house! I wanted the kids entertained!!!!

After months of planning and prepping the day was finally here where our princess was turning one. TJ has always been against 1st birthday parties, saying they are for the parents and pointless because the kids don't remember them and have no idea what's going on. I will agree that we don't remember our 1st birthday parties, however, who doesn't have pictures to show for it in their baby books???? That is an absolute must. Was it a lot of work? Absolutely! Was it expensive? Yes, but with help of family not too, too bad. Was it stressful? A little, considering we had an entire crew here the night before helping made it easier (thank you Ana, Grandpa, Mark, Joe, Brian, Uncle Tom and Grandma for watching Rhowan) that helped a lot and the day of everyone pitched in so that I could be a host, walk around, say quick hellos and play with Rhowan! Was it worth it? ABSOLUTELY! It turned out great. We had good food, lots of drinks, yummy desserts, tons of candy from the pinanta, and a good turn out of people. All our close friends and family came to share this special milestone and it meant the world to us. I am sorry we didn't get to visit more with each and every one of you, the day got away from us with so many people and so much going on, but it was such a success and I couldn't have pulled it off without the help of everyone who pitched in! THANK YOU. We are truly blessed with friends and family that care.