Birthday Partaaaaaay!

Last Saturday we celebrated Lailey's birthday (a little early so everyone could be there) on a perfect day. The weather was perfect. The birthday girl was perfect. The cupcake smashing was perfect. It was a glorious and wonderful day. Here are the pictures to tell the story... (thank you Grandpa and Uncle Eli for the wonderful pictures)

{hugs from Grandaddy after arriving}

{Great-Grandma and Grammy}

{Cousin Sadie and Christy}

{Homemade cupcakes - except for the fondant letters...I'm not that good}

{Recipe from "Deceptively Delicious" with sweet potato and yogurt and very little oil...but you'd never know}

{Pavilion in the park}

{Me and my Lailey-Bug}

{Great-Granddad}

{All we would have had to get Lailey for her birthday was balloons and she would have been happy. The party is for the parents anyway, right?}

{Our little family}

{opening presents}

{Blowing out the candle}

{The moment we've all been waiting for...}

{"Mmmmmm!"}

{Smash!}

{"Mom! Have you tried this? This stuff is GOOOOOOD!"}

{More big bites}

{"I need two hands for this."}

{"Mmmmmmmm."}

{"Why didn't you tell me about this stuff before?"}

{"Mommy, you've GOT to try this."}

Lailey kept eating...and eating...and eating...until she was picking the crumbs off her tray. The icing was literally dried to her face by the time I finally cleaned her off! There's not much that keeps that kid from eating. She didn't even hesitate before diving into the cupcake. It was a delightful moment.

{"Grandpa, you make me laugh!"}

It was an incredibly blessed day. We are so thankful for our daughter. Happy Birthday Lailey!