We got to celebrate Mikayla's first birthday exactly one year after we welcomed her to the world- September 8th! It was a beautiful sunny day, excellent for a luau party!
Mikayla has brought our family such incredible joy! I especially love the sweetness a daughter has added to our lives!
It was the perfect day for our sweet little girl. We started out with her favorite breakfast- pancakes, strawberries, and whipped cream!
Then it was time for a luau!
I had fun making aloha-themed decor.
Crafts for the kiddos- candy leis!
There were plenty of treats, of course!
Thanks to Tutu and Papi for all the help with our food for the big day! It was delish!
Yum... strawberry coconut cupcakes!
And a special smash cake for Mikayla!
Cookies made at Grandma B's.
Mikayla wore her best luau dress and favorite bracelet,
plus party shoes,
and a little Hawaiian flair!
Princess wave.
The kids enjoyed great weather in the backyard.
Time for cake!
This one was excited!!
Frosting- everywhere!
A little help from Dad,
while brother enjoyed his own.
She figured out what to do with that cake pretty quickly!
I'd say she enjoyed it!
Quick bath. Dress #2. Presents!
Then time for more play and love for baby M.
Enjoying her balloon after the party.
After nap time we geared up for party #2! Yes, we had two parties... we are grateful to have so many friends and family who love and want to celebrate our daughter!
My parents stayed to welcome our friends and prep more food!
BIG mahalo!!
An evening of friends and fun!
More cake enjoyed.
By round two she was a pro!
We love this sweet one!
Our 'mommy and me' photo.
To top off the evening, a birthday rainbow.
So special.
A big THANK YOU to all of our friends and family who helped make Mikayla's first birthday so perfect and wonderful!
The video of Mikayla's first year that we showed at her party:
First birthday iMovie:
9-8-12 Mikayla Turns One! from Jevyn Backman on Vimeo.
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