Happy Birthday Miss Haley the First!

On Saturday, April 18th, we celebrated Miss Haley Duke's first birthday. It had an adorable Sofia the First theme and was decorated in precious purple and pink decor. What a perfect afternoon of celebration. I truly love these adorable baby friendships and look forward to watching these sweet babes grow up together. To our dear sweet Haley, we loved celebrating your special day. We wish you a lifetime of wonderful adventures sweet girl. Happy Birthday! Enjoy a few photos of her birthday celebration.

 {It's my party and I can roll & play if I want to.}

 {Bubble and babe fun!}

 {Auby's red balloon}

{Madelynn and Auby fun}

Jabob's Pump it Up Fourth Birthday

This Saturday we celebrated Jacob's Lego themed 4th birthday in Pump it Up style. From blow up bounce houses, slides, baby besties, sweet lego treats and a whole lot of blue icing, we surely had a super sweet time.

 {Sweet treats and handmade Lego toppers}

 {The birthday boy shooting hoops with Ray}

 {Auby jumping with Kristin}

 {The birthday boy & his friends}

I just love how Bryson takes care of Auby. What a fun relationship they all have together.

 

After a bit of afternoon bounce time and a whole lot of fun, the kiddos worked up an appetite. Pizza, chips, juice boxes, and of course a sweet birthday treat were a delicious addition to the party.

 

Could it have gotten any sweeter? And our little girl definitely enjoyed her sweet treat and quickly became a sweet mess. She was definitely covered from head to finger and face with blue icing. I have to say she gave the party two thumbs up!

Happy Birthday sweet Jacob! Thank you for letting us celebrate your super sweet day!

Pump It Up! Bryson Turns FIVE!

On Sunday January 25th, our family of three joined our Fantlet friends to celebrate Bryson's 5th birthday at Pump It Up! From jump houses, obstacle courses, and large blow up slides, from black lights, pizza, cake, ninja turtle themed pieces, and birthday besties, I have to say we would give this party a full FIVE stars!

 

 {Love these ladies and babes}

{Kristin & Auby}

We definitely loved our time with sweet friends. Little girl was a bit unsure of the blow up houses, but quickly became acclimated and didn't want to leave.

 

{My little bouncing munchkin}

 {Haley & Auby}

 

After our time in the play rooms, it was time to celebrate the birthday boy with pizza, presents, and a delicious dessert.

  

I just loved watching our big girl sitting at the big kids table. She loved her slice of cheese pizza and cake! Plus it was fun sitting next to our sweet friend, Ellie.

Happy Birthday Bryson! We give you a big hug and a high FIVE for five amazing birthday years!

ONE plus two

 

Aubrey turns ONE!
I know sweet girl. Mommy has written not 1, not 2, but 3 posts now about you turning ONE! I promise this is the last. I didn't want to forget any detail of your big day which would include your 1 year birthday stats (taken two days later)... thus the title of this post ONE plus two.

The day before your birthday we had been called by your daycare to come pick you up as you were running a fever and were not yourself. Mommy and daddy were both a bit heart broken as you could not be sick on your birthday. Quickly it was determined that your fever was a result from teething. It seems that your 8th tooth as well as your one year old molars are making their debut and you are NOT happy about it. So on your big birthday morning, you were not a fan of your early morning wake up time. But fever free you were and happy as could be once you got that bottle. Again we switched you to milk a few days before which you don't seem to mind one bit. Once you came down stairs and drank your bottle, I think you finally realized that your usual chair had changed. Yes it was officially time for a big girl chair and what would a birthday be without balloons? For breakfast daddy made you heart pancakes. You really seemed to enjoy your special pancake breakfast. Today was really hard to leave you at daycare. I wish I could have spent the whole day with you. But I did have a chance to play with you that afternoon at the daycare play ground. I loved watching you explore with the other kiddos. You are so fun!

This was your daycare sheet. I love that the ladies take such good care of you. They also made a sweet birthday card for you. It included a picture and sweet notes from all of your teachers. After daycare we ventured to Frisco and enjoyed a fun photo opt with you and your smash cupCAKE and enjoyed two Skype and facebook dates with your grandparents. What a truly special day!

Two days later, we went to your ONE year pedi appointment. I love your Pediatrician. He's not only amazing at what he does but has such a laid back personality that this anxious mommy loves.

You love all the toys in the office.  

 You love to play with our sunglasses as we wait.

 

We received a perfect checkup and you did great! You are long and lean (with a tiny head). I wonder who you take after? You of course were not a fan of the two shots you received, but after a quick cry, some love from mommy and daddy, a sad drive back, you were back to yourself and in full play mode once we were home. Happy First year sweet girl. We loved your ONE birthday plus receiving your great check up two days later.

The Icing On The Cake: Auby's 1st Birthday Photo Shoot

 Happy Birthday to you!

 Happy Birthday to you!

 Happy 1st Birthday sweet Auby!

 Happy Birthday to you!

To our beautiful birthday girl,
We truly are amazed by you each and every day. To every new learned skill, to your adorable dimpled smile, and your fun little personality, you are the light of our lives. We are truly blessed to be your parents and are so thankful for the past 365 days of adventure.

 

Today has been such an emotional day. I have never been happier to celebrate our love for you and your first year of life as well as sad that time has flown by so quickly. In the blink of an eye, my baby is now one! It seems as though each stage has become my favorite. You are so fun sweet girl and are really showing your little personality.

 



 

From sassy to sweet, and shy and loving, you are everything we could have imagined and wanted in our sweet girl.

We have loved your curious side. 

You absolutely love to explore!

You are such a happy baby but you will let us know when you are unhappy.

For the next 365 days, may life be super sweet. 

May it be filled with excitement and wonder. May we take a few stumbles (small ones, please) because it is only through those sticky times that we learn and grow. Happy First Birthday sweet girl!!! This was surely the icing on the cake!

Robert's Barn Yard First Birthday Bash

Saturday we enjoyed a fun afternoon of barn yard and birthday play. We celebrated baby Robert and his first birthday. Baby Rob's mommy and I were roommates in college and our babes are five days apart. It has been such a special treat to watch our kiddos grow up together and enjoy all the different stages of life. We are so thankful for them as well as so excited to celebrate our sweet baby friend.

So here's to a day of celebration, to pig and tractor fun, to our first experience with a piñata, tasting a delicious Cheeto, to adorable hand-crafted baby cakes, and lots of love. Happy Birthday sweet boy and a sweet birthday yee-ha!

{playing with the Birthday Boy}

 

{tractor fun}

 {caught in action}

 {Our first Cheeto}

{Our first swing at a piñata}  

{Baby Robert's turn at the piñata}

What an absolutely fun and special day! We are so thankful for these sweet friends and look forward to many exciting adventures with Aub and Baby Rob.