We had Hailee's 1st Birthday Party on Saturday. I have included below a whole bunch of pictures and descriptions. The party was a great success and Hailee seemed to have a great time. She was very excited and happy throughout the party. Brooke and I also had a really good time, although it was a pretty crazy night for us. We both want to thank everyone who helped us out, came to the party and of course gave gifts to Hailee.
Brooke and Hailee while we were still setting up a few things. Hailee had to make a grand entrance with her fancy fur coat.
Here is a shot of everyone having a good time eating.
Of course Hailee needed her dinner as well, Pizza and Bread sticks.
For some of the bigger kids we had an Elmo pinata. Here is Abby taking a good swing.
The pinata didn't last very long,
Janzten is behind there trying to take out some of the remaining pieces.
Josh took a nice swing and finished off the pinata.
Hailee was very festive with her Elmo hat and was patiently waiting for her own personal birthday cake.
Hailee made an attempt at blowing out candles for the first time, but she did have some help.
She was a little timid at first but it didn't take her long to get the taste of frosting.
As she was eating the cake, Hailee enjoyed squishing the cake between her fingers and flailing her hands wildly as people cheered.
There wasn't a whole lot of cake left, well at least not much frosting was left by the time she was through. A lot of it ended up scattered across the floor, but I am sure she had enough in her stomach to satisfy.
The bounce house was enjoyed by kids of all ages. Hailee had a good time bouncing and rolling around in there with her friends and Grandpa Shreeve.
Hailee was excited to open gifts, that was until she opened her first toy. After that Brooke had to open most of the other toys by herself.
A brand new car from Grandma and Grandpa Gibson that Hailee would not stop pushing around the gym.
If you haven't noticed this was an Elmo themed party for Hailee. She loves all things Elmo and in turn received several great Elmo gifts. Below a Dr. Elmo doll from Aunt Cami.
Hailee got a CD from Me,
Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of Tool. Many of those at the party were curious about this CD. For more information click
here. There is quite a collection of these and they work great for nap time.
Grandma Shreeve gave Hailee a Little Mermaid push car that she loved to push around the gym ,and subsequently over the weekend, down the hall over and over at home.
Hailee got a Elmo chair to sit in while she watches Elmo's World. The chair even giggles and shakes. She loves Elmo so much that each time a new Elmo gift was unwrapped she had to give him a big hug.
Brooke and I gave Hailee the TMX, Tickle Me Elmo 10th Anniversary Edition. It is seriously a very cool toy and Hailee has had a lot of fun playing with it since she received it on Saturday.
Getting a ride in the car from Grandpa Gibson.
Finally at the end of the party, Hailee hopped in her car like she was going to drive herself home.
