Success!!!

Yesterday was Alexia's first birthday party and I must say it went off without a hitch.  It was such a wonderful time.  So many great family and friends showed up to celebrate with my little munchkin.  As I looked around the party at all of my friends and family I couldn't help but smile and feel warmth in my heart that my daughter has such amazing people to look up to and that she can count on in the future.  These people love her so much and I know would go out of their way to make her feel special.  We are both so blessed to have you all in our lives.  I know there were people who were not able to make it but their presence and love were with us the entire party. 
Cake----- aw yes, Lexi got her first taste of sweets this day and it was so much fun to watch.  She was very intimidated by the incredibly large, colorful piece of cake her mommy put in front of her and it took her a little bit to venture in and give it a try.  Once she got that first little taste of icing she got a huge gummy smile on her face and gave us all a little giggle.  It took a while but she finally got into it and made that wonderful first birthday baby cake mess that we all wanted to see.

Presents----- like Christmas she just really wasn't too into opening the gifts.  She was more interested in sitting in her box on top of her toys.  Luckily Jackson was there to help her out!!  after mommy, who must admit had a lot of fun opening the gifts, got everything opened she played a little bit but then pretty much started to crash.  It was defiantly time for this little girl to have a good nap!  So despite still having guests at her party Lexi went in with grandma and a couple minutes later was passed out. I'm sure dreaming of cake and boxes. 



Blaire--- I have to thank Blaire for coming early to help us entertain Lexi and also get the party ready.  You are so incredibly wonderful with her, she is so lucky to have you in her life!!  You can teach her so much and I can't wait for the summer when we can start swimming lessons!!

Tamara and Jackson-- Thank you so much for making the LONG trek down to our house in FAR east Mesa.  It was such a joy to see you both again and to see Lexi and Jackson together.   It totally brought back memories of our very first playdate when Jackson was just starting to roll over and Lexi just layed there :) I hope there are many more playdates in our future.  Also, thank you Tamara for being willing to share with me everything you have experienced and how you handled the things I am getting ready to experience.  It is so nice to hear from another new mom what she did. 

I want to thank everyone individually for coming to Alexia's party but I am running out of precious nap time to continue and I want to get up some pictures so just know that I love and truly appreciate all of my family and friends.  My life would be nothing without all of you!!! Thank you all for loving my daughter!!!