Italo took Annabelle to school this morning so I could spend some more time getting ready for Maggie's big gathering this evening. We actually started getting ready in full force last night and Italo and I stayed up for several hours prepping Mac and Cheese, Bakes Beans and Meatballs for her party and gluing flowers on plates. It was a really nice evening for me even though we were working because we were able to talk and catch up while we worked. It was a GREAT!
Maggie finally woke up at 8:30 and I was able to get some extra long Birthday hugs since I did not have to share them with anyone else in the house. What a treat! We then went to Target (we tried a different one out this time) to get some pictures. Her magical smile did not appear because she was a little sleepy. I was hoping she would wake up in time this afternoon for a re shoot but it did not happen so we are left with what we got. She is still a cutie even with a different than normal smile.
After the photo shoot the model was hungry so we meet Daddy for a special birthday lunch and Uncle Julios. Maggie feasted on chicken and beef fajitas, rice and beans. The waiter noticed it was her birthday (because of her bday shirt) and he brought us an order of sopapiallas. She really enjoyed tearing those apart and eating those as well.
After lunch we headed over to Hobby Lobby to look for some party favors for her party. We found some cute things for Mommy to work on during naptime. Here is the finished product:
Mommy needed to run some more errands but Maggie was too sleepy so we headed home for her nap. During her nap, I got everything set up for her party and tried to get everything ready for Italo to come home and help put the finishing touches on the gathering.
During Maggie's nap my brother came over to deliver the girls' birthday present and stayed at home while Kimberly and I went to get Annabelle from school. Annabelle was very glad to get home so we could start partying! She was even more excited to get home and see what her surprise was!
The Sandbox was a great success to have at the party and I know it will provide lots of good memories over the years with the girls! Thanks Redmons!
We got everything ready and everyone started to arrive! We were able to see so many good friends and of course our devoted family who has been at each and everything gathering for generations! So many folks we have not seen in a while and others we see each week were there to celebrate Maggie and it was great too see each of their faces. After a feat of Brisket Sandwiches, Sausage, Meatballs, Baked beans, Mac and Cheese and Corn on the Cob we were able to let Maggie taste her first taste of Cake! Things got off to a rotten start when she put her finger in the candle flame but once Daddy got her to taste what was on her finger-she was set!
In no time at all our princess was covered in icing as should be the case on a first birthday!
Since Mommy did not get the bib on in time, Maggie got a outfit change for the present opening time. She was much more interested in walking with her "Car" than opening presents but her sister and some of her friends came to the rescue and helped her get it done! I am beyond blown away at all the stuff Maggie got for her birthday. WOW-she is going to be playing and dressing well for quite some time!
It was AWESOME day and an great celebration of her first year. We made a book of Words for Maggie to commemorate her first birthday and I CAN NOT wait to have it delivered. I hope she will cherish it as much as I enjoyed making it for her. I will try to see how to get a link to the online book so you guys can see what everyone wrote. It was so fun and will be such a great way for her to read the thoughts of those who have loved on her through her first year. I pray that we will have MANY MANY years with each person in that book and all those that have been with us in this exciting adventure called parenting!
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