Maddie Bear's Big Day

We had Madeline's first birthday party at our new house this weekend.

I didn't necessarily choose a "theme" for her party...but there was an awful lot of pink.  I wanted a pink extravaganza, and darling, I got it.

We had pink silverware, plates, napkins, hats, tablecloths, cupcakes, streamers, balloons.  The goodie bags were pink, and all the goodies inside the goodie bags were pink.  

 I set up a time capsule for Madeline in the corner with some note cards and directions to leave Madeline some words of wisdom for the future.  The idea is that she open the notes on her 18th birthday.  (Which will be in the year 2028, p.s.  Um, what?!?)  I made sure that everyone sealed their envelopes so that I won't be tempted to read them myself.  I want to be just as surprised as Madeline in 17 years.

Madeline spent the first half of her party playing possum.  She had three shots the day before, she was overdue for a nap, and she was completely overwhelmed by a house filled with so many faces. 

Just check out her point of view while eating her cupcake.  No pressure or anything, Maddie Bear.   

But after a twenty-minute power nap, and some tips on how to eat a cupcake from Mumma (who is a cupcake-eating expert) Madeline relaxed and started enjoying herself.

Nom, nom, nom

Especially once the sugar from that cupcake kicked in...

Double especially after she realized birthdays mean presents...

I think Madeline's toy stash was doubled, and she now has a beautiful fall wardrobe waiting in her closet.  Thank you family and friends for your generosity, and for coming to celebrate our little baby girl on her big day.