Macey's big day (in pictures)

This past Saturday, we celebrated Macey's first birthday with a Minnie Mouse themed party. In the months leading up to her first birthday, I'll admit I developed a slight obsession with pinning Minnie Mouse birthday party theme ideas on Pinterest. The more I pinned, the more elaborate (read: expensive) the party became. And then one day I looked at my "First Birthday Party" board on Pinterest and felt annoyed with myself. Her party wasn't about putting on a show or having the cutest decorations; it was about surrounding Macey with the people who love her the most and making sure she had a special day. I think we succeeded on both counts.

Okay, so I did use a few Pinterest ideas. Artwork courtesy of my mom, whose artistic abilities I did not inherit.

 The smash cake, also courtesy of my mom. I didn't inherit her culinary skills either.

 Minnie Mouse cupcakes!

 The BFFs. Macey's birthday party day was also VA Tech's opening game day, hence the shirts.

 She was just a tad excited about the balloons.

My beautiful birthday girl.

 

Party girl.

 

Opening presents.

This hippo ball popper was a hit with both kids.

Her big brother is HILARIOUS.

Yum- smash cake!

 

 ...and the aftermath.

Finally, we wanted to put together a slideshow of Macey's first year just as we did for Camden on his first birthday. A huge thank you to my brother, Chris, who helped put the show together for me. You can click HERE to watch it.

My little girl is one! No longer a baby, but a toddler. What a blessing this past year has been, and what a blessing she is in all of our lives.