Brittany's first birthday!

Brittany's first birthday was February 6, 2011. A fun, good weather day sandwiched between two very rainy/cold/kind of snowy days on either side. We had a great day!! Luckily it fell on a Sunday so we were able to do the big family party on the actual day. Here's a picture of some of the party decor:

It was the first chance I had to use my entertaining table topper which I got from Jared's parents for Christmas. My mom, Jared's m

om, and Su

zanne all brought things to eat, and in the end we had way more than we could handle. It was all so good! We had a lot of fun planning and putting on her party. Sam, Brittany and I set everything up a couple days before the actual event to see how everything fit, and we had a blast. They were very interested in helping me put flowers and napkins everywhere and showing everything to the dog. Here's a picture of the countertop featuring our main course, hot dogs:)

Brittany loves sweets so we were expecting her to just attack the cake. However, when the time came, all the cousins, a candle to be blown out, and the singing of the birthday song proved a little overwhelming, so she decided to be a somewhat reserved. She got into it, though, after a bit. It was a very tasty cake. I had some of her leftovers after the party.

Our family would like to thank everyone who was able to come support us as well as all those who called and sent birthday wishes. Thank you!! We can hardly believe that a year has gone by since Brittany was born. She is a delightful, cute little girl. Her smile brightens up the whole room and when she laughs you can't help but laugh too. She is also a mischievous little thing. Already she loves to tease Sam, so it will be interesting to see how their relationship grows and develops over the next 12 months. She is almost able to walk, but seems quite content with her ability to get around by crawling, so we aren't sure when she'll get to that milestone.

Brittany loves to read books, play with Sam and Wally, sing and talk to her momma, play peek-a-boo, clap her hands, climb all over daddy, eat the dirt from the plant in her room (to our chagrin), look out the windows, drink from her sippy cup, look at the fish at the library, stand up during her baths, be tickled, play with her toys, go on stroller rides, visit grandma and grandpa, and have her picture taken. We love all that she has added to our family. Happy birthday, Brittany!!!!