Monday, January 17, 2011

PartyTime!

We had decided not to have a first birthday party for Lia.  She tends to get overwhelmed by a lot of people (or so I thought) and, truth be told, we have a lot of things we need to finish at our house before we're ready to have a big party.  So, we were all set.  No party.  Just a small dinner with family.  But then... I changed my mind.  And I'm really happy that I did because Lia had the cutest birthday party ever! 

We had her party at The Little Gym, and I need to say this, they were awesome!  I really didn't have to do a thing.  (I did bring my own decorations, even though they provide those - I couldn't help myself.)  We've never had a birthday party outside of our home... and I'm thinking that we may never have one in our home again.  Seriously, you should have seen our house after Micah's first birthday party.  Ah, but it was worth it. 

Anyway, on with the adorable!  (That's why you're here, right?)  Here is Lia in all of her 1st birthday glory...

This one is my favorite.  I think.

Lia and Kevin check out the Sing*a*ma*jig (which we LOVE!)

The only picture of her in this adorable hat.  She promptly removed it.  Little Stinker.

Lia had such a great time at her party.  She only broke out the Stink Eye once or twice the whole afternoon!  (And that's big news, really.)

Walking with her dad.

Cutie concentrating.
Micah did not want to leave his sister on the parachute alone.

L surprised me here too.  They put her in the middle of a parachute and all of the kids shook the sides.  She LOVED it.  I mean, LOVED it. 

Clapping for herself.  :)

Puckering up for a smooch.

Okay, maybe this is my favorite.

Waiting for cake!


She did not throw this one on the floor.  :)
So there you have it.  Fun times.  We kept her party small, and it was the perfect amount of kids for Lia to have an amazing time.  I know she won't remember it, but I know I'll never forget. 

4 comments:

  1. So sweet!!! And she may not remember it but she'll love to look at pix later. Mari loves to look at her pix from her 1st bday.

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  2. Once you have a party outside your house--it is really hard to go back. I will NEVER (I know it's dangerous to say) have another birthday party at my house for the kids. It is so nice to not have to clean up, etc.

    Kids had a blast. It was a great party!

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  3. FUN! Yes, parties outside of the home are the way to go! :) Cute Lia! Love the skirt. :)
    Happy Birthday Lia!

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  4. Love the pics! She is adorable in that huge pink tutu! :)

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