Sunday, September 7, 2008

Time to PARTY!

Yesterday we celebrated Hazel's 1st Birthday at the local marina. The theme was FUN, summer picnic, and red ladybugs! Our little lady was in great spirits and seemed to really enjoy all the friends who were able to come. A highlight, or two...definintely the cupcake consumption...and of course the time with friends and family.

It is remarkable - really, unbelievable - that 365 days have nearly passed since we welcomed our Hazel into our family. What a sweet little girl she is and we love her more than we ever thought possible. She makes our family swell with joy, and we haven't laughed so hard before - you should see this girl eat! Hazel is so special and we are so very thankful for a wonderful first year of health and happiness! We look forward to watching each new milestone as they come and we enjoy living life again through a child's eyes. Here are some moments from yesterday...


I couldn't find a headband to match her red ladybug outfit - so I made this headband for Hazel. Don't look close or you will see I need to head back to 6th grade home-ec class.

Happy girl!

Lauren all ready for the water in her pink getup!


Luke, Carson & Dray enjoy some juice

Andre is getting ready to be a big brother in just over a week!

Birthday girl with love from Nana and Grandma

Cute Dray!

Nathan enjoyed the rocky/sandy shore - what a cutie!

Jake, Ryan and Ang - Jake, we are going to miss you! :(

Macey is such a special little friend to Hazel

Great cards!

Femeke's creation was much appreciated!


Uncle Patrick & Auntie Bonnie got Hazel this fabulous hat, she had to try it on right away.

Ryan and Nathan get some snacks

Lauren is very interested in that cupcake!

Nathan showing off his baby blues

Nana and Hazel


Grandpa checks out the festivities


Birthday girl


Daddy Beau getting his Oasis Island ready for the lake

Oasis Island in action

Hazel watched the fun from the shore, but she was so pleased to see her friends enjoying the lake on such a beautiful day.


Hazel gears up for her gifts - everyone spoiled her sufficiently...and then some...and then some...and then some. Thank You!




Hazel was delighted with the gifts, but really her favorite was the packaging materials. She was so impressed that her friends selected such fabulous tissue paper and put their cards in such interesting envelopes.


Nana made the cupcakes, all 60 of them! They were delicious, though no one enjoyed them as much as the birthday girl...

Happy Birthday Dear Hazel...

Hazel started eating the cupcake very daintily, even sharing with mommy, until...

She had enough of being dainty and grabbed that cupcake with gusto!

More efficient gobbling with two hands!

Do you think she liked her cupcake?

The 3 ONE YEAR old Amigos!

Nathan, Hazel & Ryan


Nuzzle from Ryan...Isn't she a little young yet?


Love from both sets of grandparents


bite for Grandpa?

3 comments:

Heather Estridge said...

It's obvious that so many love that sweet girl of yours! These pictures were great to see :) It is amazing hitting the 1 year mark and looking back on how much they have grown from infants who can't do anything to pre-toddlers feeding themselves a cupcake... Hmmm, goes quick doesn't it?

Michelle said...

Happy Birthday Hazel! So sorry I missed it. I am glad to see you enjoyed your Nana's cupcake. Next year I will try to save some money and just send a big box to play in! Ha Ha.
Much love

The Lochheads said...

Happy Birthday, Hazel Girl! Can't believe you're one already! Tomorrow you'll be skipping off to kindergarten--maybe not tomorrow, but we know that'll happen soon enough. So glad that you've already learned how to properly enjoy a delicious cup of cake! :) -Jeff and Ellie and Gracie