One

One year ago today was an extra special day. Happy 1st Birthday, sweet sweet Nola!

Little Squirt is 1 and the day was celebrated with family and dear friends. After much thought, I finally took the plunge and decided to host a party for my girl. We had such a fabulous time and she was such a good girl...such a big girl...such a little show-off, too. Nola was dressed in a Hawaiian dress that her Oma brought back from Kauai a few months ago. The dress was perfect for the Hawaiian themed party.

I was so thrilled that my family and friends were able to share the day with my daughter & I. I began to get choked up while walking out with the cake as we were singing Happy Birthday. I held back the tears, though I was surprised at that moment since I wasn't sure where the emotions were coming from. Perhaps because I never really thought I would see the day where I would be celebrating a birthday for my daugther. Clearly that has changed :)

Now for some pictures...

'twas the night before I turned 1

Nola's cake

wow, look at all the balloons

today's my birthday...na na na na na

my brother, Mike, giving Isabella her tattoo

Nola & Isabella

Isabella, 2.5, showing Nola, 1, how it's done ;)

do I hear 'cake'?

not completely sure what to do with this cake!

mommy loves this picture

new push toy

Thank you to everyone who shared this special day with Noli & I. Love to all!