Happy Birthday, Mary

Friday, May 10, arrived and we started the celebration of Mary's first birthday.

Mom made waffles for breakfast; Mary hadn't had them before, but she quickly became a fan.

Photo: Heather

Natalie and Emery helped me decorate the cake.

Photo: Heather

Photo: Heather

During our photoshoot to get one year pictures, the cousins decided they needed pictures with the birthday girl. Of course, Heather and I agreed.

Photo: Heather

Photo: Heather

Photo: Heather

Photo: Michelle

Apparently, the aunties wanted to get in on the fun too.

Photo: Michelle

We had a delicious birthday dinner complete with salmon because Mary loves seafood.

Photo: Heather

After dinner, Mary got to blow out a candle (with some help from Daddy) and eat her cake. To my delight, she started with the strawberry.

But she quickly got into the rest of the cake before settling down with her own little slice.

Then it was time for presents, which she also enjoyed.

Photo: Michelle

Photo: Michelle

Let the Party Begin

Photo: Gayle

We headed down to California on May 6 to spend Mary's birthday week with the family. Solace and Amari didn't waste any time reconnecting with cousin Mary.

Photo: Heather 

Wednesday morning we drove down to Visalia and kicked things off there with breakfast at the Nickells' house, followed by a shopping trip.

Photo: Michelle 

We spent a couple days hanging out and enjoying the company; Mary also liked all the space for crawling and the new toys to explore.

Photo:Michelle 

One Year Old

 Happy birthday to Mary! She is a big one year old now. Thanks to Heather for being the photographer for our photoshoot. We got so many good pictures; it's always hard to choose which ones to post.

Mary is as sweet as ever and tons of fun. She continues to love music, books, and playing games. 

 She loves exploring new places and things and is interested in everything going on around her.

 

Her smile and laugh are infectious; she's usually a little shy at first, but makes friends quickly wherever we go.

She pulls up well and can get down on her own. Recently, she also started cruising. 

Mary likes clapping and can wave hello and goodbye.

Mary is a delight, and we are so blessed to have her in our family.