halle's party

Okay, here is the long-awaited, much anticipated birthday party post!  No, just kidding, but it was a pretty good party:)  So I cannot believe that Halle is already 1!  Wow, I know I said it before, but that was a FAST year!  I think the years are  going to keep getting faster, too, as our kids get older.  Kinda sad:(  

First of all, I just want to mention the new picture at the top of the blog.  That is Halle in her adorable new jean jacket that Grandpa Jim and Grandma Jan gave her.  I think she looks sooooo cute in it, but I also think she looks like she is some kind of model, modeling the jacket in that picture!  She kind of has this come-hither (for lack of a better word) look on her face.  But even though, I still love the picture:)   I just wanted to mention that.

Well, this is me.  Nathan wanted to take a picture of me putting the finishing touches on Halle's cake.  (see next picture)

Here is Halle's butterfly cake!  It was really fun to make, especially because I had help from my wonderful sis, Jill:)  Thanks for helping, Jill!  I had a good time!

The setup in Mom and Dad's basement (thanks for having the party, mom and dad!)

Some pre-party fun!  Halle was having fun with Nathan before the party.

Halle is eagerly eyeing her cake...

mmm...she likes it!

Kaine decided to help her, so he shoved her other hand into the cake and then began to lick it!  It was too funny!

Halle's mean daddy, trying to tickle her forehead :)

halle was really loving that cake!

Then my dad put Kaine's face in the cake:)

Our sweet little girl

Here are some pictures of Halle opening her presents.  She got a little doll...

some cute sunglasses...

(and Kaine got some, too)

Halle was having fun!

She got a Minnie Mouse plate...

A high chair, pack n play, and carseat for her doll...so cute!

Once again, Happy Birthday Halle!  We love you so much!