Cora's 1st Birthday Party

We celebrated Cora's 1st birthday yesterday morning. Once all of our immediate family arrived, we just mingled and enjoyed the beautiful weather.  Cora enjoyed being 'spoiled' and played with the entire time. She did awesome!

Instead of slaving in the kitchen for this bash, we made the best decision by ordering in Olive Garden.  It was SO YUMMY and a huge hit for everyone!  After we all stuffed ourselves, it was time for gifts!  Cora did pretty darn well for not really knowing what was going on!  I did most of the unloading of bags, but once she would see the gift, she was all over it!  Kayson helped as well... which I think he enjoyed.  All in all, Cora got some fantastic gifts - books, a few toys, awesome clothes for this Fall and spoiled with love for her 1st birthday.

Then it was time for dessert - cookies and ice cream... and special cuppie cake for Cora.  We sat it in front of her and she was all in... checking out the frosting, then her hands dug in and smashed the check out of it!  It was awesome!!  (Kayson didn't do this at all!... oh how kids can be so different!)  :)

It was an amazing day for our little girl...  she's very special to us and such a joy.  Ryan and I are truly blessed to be able to share that special moment with our families.  Here's to Tuesday - her actual birthday.