Ariana's 1st Birthday

May 14th was a big day at the Brandenburg house!
We celebrated Ariana's first year with a few friends, neighbors and family.
She wore a pink tutu with a mini tiara and the birthday theme was pink polka dots. We served a taco bar, and decided to throw in a fun piñata for the festivities as well. Very appropriate for a 1 year old birthday party, don't you think? (insert sarcastic smile here..)Especially since it rained that afternoon and we had to keep all the partying inside, however, John was a good sport and was able to make the piñata work by hanging it from a large wooden pole. Who knew piñatas were so hard to break..we had to compromise the bottom a bit to help the girls get at the goods inside, Ha!

Fun with the pinata (inside)

We also had a little treasure hunt, and the girls loved showing us their finds...

Golden treasures!

Elise was so excited to help get ready for the party. She is becoming such a good helper, and every day John and I look at each other and say, "wow, she is growing up so fast."

Sisters Ready for the Party!

Mommy & Me

Party time

Delicious cream-filled cake for the guests

Indoor dancing fun

Who wants a taco?

We got the birthday girl her own little "patty cake" and she delicately tried it at first..but dug in when she discovered what a little icing tasted like....

Pink icing = pink shirt on the birthday girl

Sweet & sticky 1 year old

Here's a video of the 1st birthday cake:

I love Ariana's expression...."look at all these pretty things!"

By the end of the party, our little one-year old was ready to call it a night.

Family Shot

Grandma June with the birthday girl

Sitting with Grandpa

Thanks to our friends who could share this milestone with us!
Happy Birthday, little Rosebud. We love watching you grow, discover and laugh with us. You are a joy, and this mom is so happy & ready for the next year to begin....bring on the potty training, walking & talking!






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