AVERY turns ONE

It's been ONE YEAR since this happened. We had to celebrate in S*T*Y*L*E, right?

Mr. Pendleton gave me some pointers-- SIMPLE and sweet.

And he did put emphasis on the simple. He knows me too well.

So I threw out the ideas of making handmade mini books for everyone,

doing a book theme with a birthday cake to match. I wanted to highlight Miss Avery's book fetish.

Instead I took Mr. Pendleton's advice... And it couldn't have turned out been better!!

Lil Miss turned one... and she couldn't have more spunk.

She definitely enjoyed her birthday to say the least.

Who ever said a kid's first birthday is more for the parents?

She loved the food:

Hotdogs- stolen from Nana's plate

watermelon- given to her by Grandma Pendleton

Pineapple- stolen from logan's plate

Extra large cupcake- wasn't too messy or interested in it

cheese puffs- given to her by me right before opening gifts. I know what was I thinking?

We thought for sure she would LOVE opening gifts.

At that moment, she was more interested in the cheese puffs.

So the cousins (Logan & Nana) and Katrice helped instead.

By the end, her interest surfaced so she began to help by pulling off the bows.

She loves all of her gifts.

She drags her teddy bear and Eor around the house with her.

Tears apart her connect-a-bugs as soon as I put them together.

Sits down to "read" her Lil Miss size books.

And will definitely be the fashionista during this fall season with her adorable wardrobe.

Grandma Pendleton had the great idea to play

Ring-around-the-rosy.

Grandma and Lori lead the bunch in a few rounds with Logan, Nana, and Avery.

After they were tuckered out, Cheslie and Katrice took over.

It was probably one of the highlights of the night for Miss Avery.

We were so glad to share the day with our loved ones...

and that Avery took a nap before the party.

Thanks for celebrating with us!!

Attendees: Grandma Dot, Gloria, Bill, Katrice, Grandma Pendleton, Grandma Smith, Jeff, Carly, Logan , Savannah (Nana), Geneve, Ryan, soon-to-be (Connor), Lori, Cheslie, Landon, and Julie.

Favorite moment of the night:

James and Lil Miss snuggling together, whinding down from the day.

His content stare and her big yawn... and of course-- a belly rub. Love it.