Bean's 1st Birthday Party

Let me tell you, this little girl knew this was her party.

She enjoyed every minute of the fanfare, which made it so fun for the rest of us! {I made her little skirt from this tutorial if you're interested.}

We tried, once again, to get a family picture. Here's the best, too bad the birthday girl is shooting the stink eye.

We decided to go ahead and get down to business by doing presents first. {M suggested it, but I think it was J's idea.}

She had the best time. Inspected every gift closely and then smiled approvingly.

Hugged each new friend straight out of the wrapping. {little elephant made by Grammie Sue.}

AP's reaction to her baby doll from us made my year. She wanted it out of the box NOW.

And kisses and hugs for the sweet rag doll my Mom made her

Little Bean just sat up in her new chair from Momo and Popo and ate up all the birthday attention. Speaking as her mother, it was adorable.

Thank you, Popo, for taking so many pictures so I could enjoy it!

It was wonderful to have both sets of Grandparents there- thank you for coming!

Then it was time for burgers...

AND CAKE!

J had a hard time waiting and had grabbed one before we finished singing Happy Birthday. 

I used this white cake recipe, store bought vanilla frosting with yellow food coloring, and "cookie" icing for the polka dots.

Sugar rushes followed, and AP gave us some sweet and sticky hugs. 

Girl knows how to party.