Her FIRST Birthday

I saw the idea on Pinterest awhile ago to have balloons on a child's bedroom floor on their birthday morning. So we saved the balloons from her party and the night before her birthday I cut them apart (had strung them together using fishing line, again an idea from Pinterest) and threw them in her room. They didn't exactly cover the entire floor, but I think she liked them!

After she woke up she saw her last birthday present from Mommy and Daddy, her own couch! Again, I think she liked it... look at that grin!

Brad was already off for the day so I took off and we headed to the zoo! They were setting up for Halloween, hence the big pumpkin.

She had more cake that evening after dinner with my parents, my mom said everyone in this family HAS to have a cake from Williams on their birthday... Madeline agrees.

Check out the difference a year makes, although I was insanely happy to finally have her in my arms. I can say I enjoyed this year's September 28th just a smidgen more!

Birthday Party!

The birthday party and moving day were both a success! Even with rain in the morning and moving all day we had a successful birthday party. I owe a major thank you to my Mom who helped us load the U-haul, took Madeline to her house when she woke up, and then prepped for the party while we moved. What a crazy day, but we have some great memories!

The wonderful birthday cake, thank you Sweet Stuff the makers of our wedding cake. 

Her smash cake

Party room!

Waiting on her guests to arrive...

Excited kick!

Delicious food and play time

It's time for cake!

She was timid at first, but I'd say she got into it... not too much of a mess!

 Family picture!

7 Days

7 Days
One Week
168 hours
10,080 minutes

That is hopefully how much longer of this INSANITY we have left. In one week it will all be over and we will hopefully be sitting in the new house ready to unpack and get back to normal.

Our final walk thru on the new home is scheduled for Monday at 4. Let's hope it stays that way and let's hope they have it completely ready by then. Almost everything is done, just some little things here and there and the sod in the front yard. Luckily the seed is starting to take in the back.

Also in that same amount of time I have to finish getting this house ready to move, we are mostly there. Lots of boxes sitting around already packed. Now I just have to do the less obvious things.

And did I mention getting ready for the party that is also in ONE WEEK?! I can't believe we are about to have her first birthday party. Where did the time go? How is she one?

I would also like to get her 12 month pictures taken, possibly Wednesday. I am operating under the "Everything is so crazy, what's one more thing?" theory.

Also, did I mention Brad is working his 3 24hour shifts between now and then as well? I mean really...

It will all get done, and I know this because of all of the wonderful friends and family that have offered to assist us in any way, shape, or form. And for that I will be eternally thankful.

First glance - The New House

 I finally took some pictures of the new house. I was holding off because I didn't want to *jinx* anything. Since we closed on our current house last week and are about 2 weeks from closing on the new one and moving in, I figured it was OK to officially document this move! Luckily Sabrina has kept track of things for me as they progressed, so I didn't miss out on early shots.

Warning: Picture Overload!

Kitchen and eat-in area... cabinets had just been installed... not complete.

 Kitchen and island area.

 Maddie's room.

 Another view of her room.

 Her view out of her window, the backyard and covered deck.

 Hallway bath.

 Front bedroom.

 Living room and stairs.

 Laundry room.

 Small hallway, laundry to the left, our room to the right.The kitchen, living room, and 2 other bedrooms are straight ahead.

 Our room.

Our tub and shower area.

 Vanity

 View from the door, the other door leads to the closet :-)

 View of the basement coming down the steps.

 Looking back up the stairs.

 Stairs and another portion of the basement.

 Basement bedroom.

 Basement bath.

 Unfinished portion 1.

 View from the back of the basement.

 Unfinished portion 2.

 Utility garage.

 Back patio and deck.

 Utility garage.

 The fire pit and backyard.

And last, but not least... the FRONT!

I ran out there today after work. They had put stone on the column on the front porch, installed the door handles, toilets, and sink fixtures. It is coming together!

And did I mention we are moving AND having a birthday party all on the same weekend?! Yeah... I am about to lose my mind. Thank goodness for grandparents' houses! :-)

Happy Birthday Camryn

Madeline's BFF turned one on August 24th. We celebrated Camryn last Saturday with a Hot Pink and Zebra themed party. Maddie had a blast. I loved watching her watch Cammie. She watched her attack, and I mean ATTACK the cake, and open presents. Hopefully she learned what she needs to do here in a few weeks!

 Camryn LOVED the cake.

 Ellie requested a picture with Maddie girl in Cammie's chair.

 Ashtyn wanted a picture too, and Miss Kaidyn snuck in.

 Maddie and Ash.

 Maddie and all the Big girls.

 The Yanez girls, sisterly love.

 Weebles! She screamed when this was handed off, and at that point she lost interest in opening presents.

 So Amie did the rest, with lots of help of course!

So excited!