Birthday Party

We had Morgan's first birthday party yesterday! And it was a ton of fun!

There were balloons, birthday girl decorations, and goody-bags for her friends. There were pictures of Morgan (including two collages, a big poster, and a computer slide-show) and pictures made by Morgan all around the house. There were the cutest/most delicious cookies hand-made by "Aunt" Jen and the most amazing cake designed and made by "Aunt" Amanda (pictures further below). We even had a special birthday plate that all the guests signed (and that will be signed by all the friends/family that were there in thought). And the food, oh the food,...there was enough to feed an army, in typical Mommy style.

Supposedly, at this age the party is more for the parents. And Mommy and Daddy did invite a lot of their friends, but Morgan had a great time too visiting with everyone. Many of her friends were there too including Kaya, Abigale, Kai, Jack, and Mattie. Morgan was such a little hostess (and in good spirits; not an easy task for a 1-year old) through the entire event.

One of the biggest highlights of any first birthday is the birthday cake and the child's first (often messy) attempt at eating some. "Aunt" Amanda made the most amazing birthday cake we have ever seen...it was so beautiful that we made Amanda cut it, because we couldn't bear to do it. :) And good thing she did...because it was so delicious too. Morgan had her own top layer. And she didn't disappoint the guests with a little show, in her own girly way, by tasting a few bites of cake without getting messy yet insisting that it was better on the floor. (Daddy didn't disappoint either with his little match fiasco.) We were able to capture her first bite in the short videoclip below.

Then today, after the excitement from yesterday wound down, Morgan opened her gifts; she received so many wonderful things. Thank you everyone! For your presents and your presence! The party was a big success and a great time was had by all.