AJ's First Birthday

Angel Jane had a birthday party this last Saturday to celebrate her first birthday! We had a great time with family and friends. We thought we'd be very hip and serve cupcakes (can you believe cupcakes are in vogue right now? Funny, eh?) and I saw all kinds of cupcake stands online and figured I could make one just as good or better for a lot cheaper. I took some foam core board, paper, stickers and ribbon and viola! After seeing the final result Aaron says I should market them. =) I loved how her cake turned out.

We had the kids decorate hats, play Don't Eat Pete and then we had cake and snacks. It was a fun party, and I think AJ had a good time. Sadly because of her allergy to milk and eggs, she didn't get a cupcake - but she did like the Teddy Grahms we gave her! AJ also loved having so much attention paid to her - she's a very social baby! We couldn't get her to take a nap the day of her party she knew something was going on. I was so worried she was going to have a melt down in the middle of it. But she was a trooper and had a great time.

I confess it was little over the top for a first birthday - but I love the Tungan tradition of having a huge party for a child's first birthday. To have a child turn one and be happy and healthy is a great blessing, and something to celebrate. I look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with my baby girl!