The real deal BIRTHDAY!

We let Harper start warming up on some gift opening...

Tickling her new doll ...

The infamous caterpillar cake, we don't plan at starting our cake business quite yet.

I found this hat forever ago and as you learn with babies...sometimes things don't go the same way they do in your head.

So, there will be no hat today!

"Can you just get me my cake already?!"

Finally! Bib on, game on!

Learning how to blow...its helps when you make the fish lips, right?

Hunt literally giving Harper her caterpillars head on a platter. Do you think we have permanently scarred her for caterpillars with this and the pinata?
"Some milk would be good right now."
"A piece for me, a piece for Watson"...this is the way all meals go in our house.

"Are we ready for presents now!"

Another babydoll...

Getting a little help. Why does everything have twist ties and super sticky tape? Don't they realize these toys are for kids?

The booty.

Mix of summer...

A Woodberry Forest end of summer gathering...Harper just wanted to explore so Erin was her chaperone.

Harper and Sierra raiding the Sydnors bag for snacks.

Bubble time and Story time all in one.

The crew and the babes.

Nikki and Woody getting their practice with Harper...we cannot wait to see baby Cheuck in Jan!

Now that the dining hall season is upon us, Harper decided to start practicing good behavior in her seat.

So far so good...too bad there wasn't anyway to practice her being quiet during annoucements after dinner.

A picture of the girls before Will and Emily's engagement party...gotta love that beach glow.

Harper and daddy enjoying the HUGE fans at Greenfront. We came and we saw and we went home empty handed but next time we will be prepared.

Harper found the perfect lounging spot...on Brian.

Whew-What a party!

After a great 1st year, it was time for our 1st birthday party...thanks to everyone's help it was just perfect. We were so lucky to have friends and family come to celebrate with us. With only one SHORT morning nap, Harper was the picture of a birthday girl and was walking in circles before the day was over.
A picture before my house looked like one of those cartoon houses with people overflowing...who knew that 27 adults and 14 kids would fill a house?!

All the food that no one could get to...next time we will have multiple tables so people can actually get to it.
Look at all these people who are here for you!

Erin and Sophia getting cozy.

Can we have cake yet?

I think Harper was more amazed by the flame than the cake.Not sure about this cake thing...

Round 2: I will eat the cake...but it still does not top Mac'N'Cheese.

Harper decided that a Mum Mum would be a better snack.

Faulkner and Houston having a little story time.

Look at this little peanut!

Stella trying out some new wheels.

My new cleaning crew...Ira and Stella.

Harper thought the twins carseat was for her new baby...she loved it!

Those Keating girls know how to be the life of the party.

Who doesn't love a pinata?

Is it wrong teaching your child to beat a friendly catepillar?

We brought in Mrs. Rob to show how it was done.

Batter up Houston!

The Little Gym crew getting their turn before the big kids move in...

Is that David Wright? Really, must just be another Met fan :)

Look at the booty!

Load up on sugar everyone!

We had so much fun...pinata's are good for any age!I felt so guilty I had to tell Harper that the catepillar was okay...we hugged him and made it all better.
GOTCHA!!!!!!!!!!!!

My dad and I watching the kids...

Two proud grandfathers.

Hunt and his dad. Harper and Sierra planning their escape...

Only Sierra made it. Man, she is quick on her toes!

Sophia working on her moves too...(its been so long since I posted - Sophia is now walking)These girls had a great time. Thanks to everyone for being a part of this great day. It couldn't have been better...Till next year.