Bridgette turns ONE!

Well, we made it! Bridgette turned a year old last Friday, and we had a very fun weekend with her! On Friday, we took her out for lunch and Paciugo's ice cream. (and yes, she loved the ice cream!) Saturday we celebrated with family and friends at our house for a "tutu party". Here are the top 5 highlights from the day:

1. We totally lucked out with the rain! (It started pouring right after everyone left)

2. Bridgette dove into her cake :)

3. All of the family were able to come in - thanks everyone for making the trip!!

4. All the girls (including her aunts) looked great in their tutus!

5. And in true Bridgette form, she didn't nap all day

We are so blessed for the past year we've had with our beautiful daughter! She is the sunshine of our day and we love waking up to her smiling face every morning! Enjoy the photos... between 3 cameras, there were too many to choose from (so sorry for the overload!) There will be a part 2 post from the rest of the weekend...

I got the sidewalk chalk going as we were setting up for the party.

The birthday girl ready to play.

Bridgette and Ava loved the mini ball pit!

Festive pink cupcakes!

All the sisters surprised me with tutus! And Vovo made one for me!!

Uncle Jared and Daddy being their usual selves. :)

All the girls lined up for a picture with their tutus.

Caroline and Bridgette checking out the ballet bar and pointe shoes.

(Ballet bar and shoes were borrowed from our neighbor Tamara - which totally added to the party!)

Good ol' family shot.

All the kids seemed to love the balls.

Ayers and Bridgette climbing on the picnic table.

Bridgette and her granddads, Poppa and Vovo.

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And here comes the CAKE!

The nice picture before...she's already going for it!

Here we go...

...digging in...

...and loving it...

...and I think we're done.

YAY!

Ava and Bridgette snuck off to her room for a little quiet time.

Bridgette finally crashed that evening after everyone left...

... and so did Ava. Poor girls were pooped!

Ok, more pictures to come in a part 2 post. Stay tuned!