#FlashbackFriday: Happy 1st Birthday, Laiken!

We had Laiken's 1st birthday pictures taken on the beach when we were in Sanibel.  I hope this girl know how's spoiled she is already!

We decorated and wrapped a few gifts for her actual birthday on April 9th.

My parents came over for a quick birthday celebration that night since we were having her party the following weekend.  She LOVED her cake!

My brother came over to help put together the new pirate ship playhouse!  Scott loves when I buy things with a bunch of parts.  ;)

The girls just played in the box!

We threw a party on April 12th with our closest friends and family to celebrate! 

I made this banner with each of Laiken's monthly pictures during her first year.

A little decor before guests arrived...

I think this was the first time in my life that I was ready for a party and not throwing things together as guests arrived.

Food and dessert table on the patio

I ordered this custom birthday sign from Etsy.  It was cute party decor and I love that I can keep it for her 1st year stats!

Her outfit was another Etsy purchase - I loved all the bows & feathers and Scott thought she belonged it Vegas...dads just don't get it! ; )

Cheeeesee ... serious.

Laiken wasn't walking yet but she took her first steps days after her 1st birthday.  She thought she was pretty big stuff walking with daddy!

Kinley swinging - <3 those pigtails!

Hadley & Presley playing in the pirate ship - Laiken's big present from us.

Kylie helping Laikers walk again..

Laiken proving that she's a big kid, too!

Sweet baby Everett!

Present time!

Laiken wasn't very into opening presents so Kinley and I helped.

Laiken was spoiled rotten of course...swimsuits, a roller coaster ride, books, toys, toys, toys!

Ready for summer with her sunnies!

Buffett had to get in on the action and get a little attention, too.

Aunt Christie, Uncle Chris, & our favorite "baby Kaelyn!"

The big kids testing out the new roller coaster!

Time for cupcakes!

Hhmmm...what song are you singing...

Nom, nom, nom..

This one loves her food!

How old is Laiken?!?  "So big" she says!  haha

Big sis loves her cuppycakes, too!

Notice the difference between Kinley and Laiken's eating styles.  I love that they are totally different!

Laiken -

You are such a funny baby and always keep us on our toes.  If we turn our back for more than a minute, I can guaruntee that you've found something to get into whether it be Kinley's toys, a random cabinet or even dog food!  You are such a ham and always keep us laughing with your funny faces which I refer to as "the many faces of Laiken."  You definitely favor your daddy (look-wise) and have his outgoing personality.

1 year stats:

23 pounds & 29 inches tall

You have 8 teeth

You love most foods especially bananas, strawberries, mac n cheese, ham, and anything sweet

You adore your big sis and are very interested in your puppies

You love playing peek-a-boo, your Sophie giraffe, playing instruments, and looking at books

You took swim lessons this year and loved the pool in Sanibel

You are a pretty easy going baby but when you get mad, watch out!

You wave bye-bye and blow kisses

Your big smile and scrunched up nose can light up a room!

Happy Birthday, Laiken Lou!  We love you SO much!

Kinley is 2!!

Kinley turned 2 on September 19.  It's funny because at the time I thought she was so big but now, writing this post nearly 10 months later she looks like such a baby!  Tears!

I decorated the night before her birthday so she would have something fun to wake up to.

She loved her little gifts and got balloons at Aunt Sue's!!

We invited our families over to celebrate on her actual birthday.  Scott & I gave her a kitchen and she loved it!  Of course we had to set it up outside.

I wasn't sure how she would react to everyone singing happy birthday but she loved it...that or she was just really distracted by the candles. ha!

Woooahhh

Ok...I think I like this...

Make a wish!

Yummy!

We had a birthday bash the Saturday after her birthday party.  She loves the Disney show Doc McStuffins so it was a no brainer that that was the party should would have.

Someday I will learn to scale back on the decor but I love doing it!

We can't forget about little sis!

This one is for Laiken's baby book - I walked over and saw Laiken chewing on a pepperoni courtesy of my silly mother-in-law.  First food:  pepperoni at 5 months old.  haha

The birthday girl was NOT into pictures that day...surprise, surprise.

I am always terrible about getting pictures of all of the guests but here are some of our friends - Ryan & Courtney (and baby Charlie in her belly)!

Scott's mom also brought this hilarious pug balloon which Kinley loved!

Yeah...still not having the pictures.

Time to sing!

Once again, she didn't wig out about all of the attention.  We're making big strides!

Time to open gifts!

These princess shoes are still some of her favorites!

I loved that she actually enjoyed opening the presents even if she did tear through them at lightening speed!

Done with that, now time to play!!

We also still love all of our baby doll things, too.

One more big cheese from Laiken Lou!

This girl loved her Doc stuff!

Kinley - 

You are such a sweet girl and we're so lucky to call you ours.  You say the funniest things and surprise us with something new everyday.  Your sweet demeanor shines through but you are still pretty shy around people that you don't know.  I know you will eventually grow out of it but for now I usually let my mama bear instinct take over and tell people to leave you alone.  You warm up and do things on your own terms, even though sometimes that can be frustrating.  You're a wonderful big sister and always want to check on Laiken (even though you might be poking at her a minute later).  Two years flew by in the blink of an eye so I can't even imagine what the next few will bring. We love you to the moon and back!