Ella Kate's First Birthday Party

Ella Kate had a great time at her party and so did everyone else. She was joined by a total of 45 people- 30 adults and 15 kids- at our house to celebrate her first amazing year. The weather was perfect in the 70's with clear skies and just a little bit of wind to toss the balloons around. The kids ran all over the house from the play room watching Happy Feet, to the dining room with the food, to the patio where the drinks and dogs were located. It was a wonderful day! Ella Kate was in perfect spirits the whole day. She even sat through two rounds of "Happy Birthday" so that I could get it on video. This video is so perfect and precious it just makes me smile every time I watch it (and yes, we've watched it over and over!). She also made it through three wardrobe changes and I guess the icing gave her an energy burst to keep it going through the opening of all of her presents. She loves the crowd and hams it up for any attention, oh what we have to look forward to!