Emily's First Birthday: A Lady Bug Party!

I cannot believe we just celebrated Emily's very first birthday! Oh my goodness, she is growing so fast into a toddler and not a little baby anymore. It's definitely a little bittersweet, but I know Anna-Kate will be here soon to join all her sisters!

I wanted her party to be a lady-bug theme and I pretty much decided that back when she was born. I love the red, black and white color theme. 

We just had some family and close friends here to celebrate. I did all of the decor, including Emily's lady bug shirt. And my friend Shannon (here's her shop - Memorable Designs - please go check it out!!!) made the Happy 1st Birthday banner. It was nice to have a more "intimate" party! I made some homemade lasagna with Tammy's help, a cesear salad, a pasta salad and rolls. It was also nice to have a "real" dinner and not just party foods! Everything turned out perfect!

Apparently I didn't get many photos of people who were here but I did get some.

Emme's favorite person - my dad/her grandpa! All he has to do is call her name and she come immediately for him. Even if she is sitting on someone else's lap on the same couch as him, she will crawl to him!

Momma and her birthday girl!

Maddy and my sister, Christine

My mom and Ems

Emily had a great time opening her gifts with of course, lots of help from her big sisters showing her exactly what to do! Emily got lots and lots of clothes and diapers! Amen! She also got some great toys, bath soaps, a new sippy cup with her name on it, some money, books, two new pairs of big-girl shoes, ect.

Claire, and all the girls are LOVING headbands right now!!

And then it was cupcake time! Emily LOVED her cupcake! Oh my goodness, she demolished it in two minutes! I loved it!

We love our Emme-girl! Happy first birthday sweet girl!!