A Very Hungry Caterpillar 1st Birthday (part 2)

(check out part 1 of Brooklyn's first birthday party here)

The party was very relaxed and low key! As everyone arrived they made a plate of food and kids did crafts! About an hour into the party we sang Happy Birthday to Brooklyn and let her smash her cake! It was fun! Brooklyn was unsure about the cake at first, but after I showed her that she could eat it she started to enjoy it! She even shared with mommy and daddy! Sweet girl!

Brooklyn hated wearing her party hat, so we only got one picture with her in it.  Bummer!

staying hydrated!

singing happy birthday!!

trying to show her that it is ok to eat the cake!

she got the hang of it and enjoyed every bite!

sharing with mommy and daddy!

the damage! not bad for the first time and such a big cake!

After cake we went straight for the presents! Brooklyn really understood what to do! She knew if she ripped wrapping paper or pulled out tissue paper there would be some sort of toy! She found favorite and would get excited when she really liked something! She loved all of her gifts and thanks everyone so much for them all! She is a very loved and spoiled little girl!

It was a great party! I was sad when it was all over!

Special thanks to my mom for all of her help! The party wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for her! Also, thanks to my dad and Cheryl for helping with food! Lisa too-all the food was amazing!

A big thanks to my favorite Uncle Duane and Aunt Laura for coming up from Wichita and helping! They helped mom cut up fruit the night before, helped decorate and get everything to the Community Center and most of all Duane was the photographer! He captured everything perfectly! SO thankful for him!

Happy 1st Birthday to my beautiful baby girl! I love you so much, Brooklyn!!