Syd's 1st Birthday Bash

Sydney's 1st birthday party was a whirlwind of activity and excitement and presents and kids! We invited our immediate families and some close friends with kids and let the chaos ensue. It seemed that everyone had a ton of fun and the birthday girl (although being hesitant to crack a smile for the camera) was basking in the excitement of the day. I couldn't resist her toddling around in her tutu and tried to capture the day as best as possible. Opening presents especially "sealed the deal" that we have a girl: lace and pink and strollers and babies, a teaset, a kitchen, a purse and more!! So fun!! Here are some of our favorie snapshots from the day:

Cousins

Syd & Grandpa

The party...well under way.

Some fav family members.

Grandma Judy and her princess.

Uncle Chach & Auntie Lo.

Just a few of the 14 kids under 5.

Gavin and Morgan having dinner.

Sydney and Lauris explore the train set.

Present time.

Sydney got this stroller and first thing, she starts pushing it around.

Typical girl, grabbing for clothes.

She learned this trick from Mommy--the real reason strollers are awesome when you shop.

How do they know this? Right away, she had that baby in the seat and was giving it a bottle.

Baby kisses with Uncle Kyle.

Grandma Dody and Grandpa WeeWee.

Papa Tom and the birthday girl share some laughs.

The birthday cake.

Her cute little smash cake.

Attempt at a pic together (I'm aware this should be cropped).

Big Bro helping blow out the candles.

Yum, first couple bites.

Gavin wanted in on the action.

Yes. Yummy pink frosting.

Going for it with gusto.

So excited!!

Nice try Mom.

Birthday girl having a VERY rare interrupted moment with the ball popper.

Big laughs with this game.

The cool kids. Of course.

A final attempt at a family pic. Sigh.