Lilianna's First Birthday!

I'm 1 year old today!

Oh, yeah, Happy Birthday Canada too.

What's going on over here?

You're making a party for me?! Yay!

Lily's Dora Cake

The mini cake for Lily to destroy

It took forever for Lily to open all her presents! She was spoiled.

Pinata time! Lily took the first try and then all the kids tried twice to crack open Dora. They make those things too sturdy....

...so Great Grandma Brown had to do it! She decapitated Dora, G.G. seemed to have a lot of pent up aggression!

The kids didn't seem to know what to do once the candy hit the ground. The adults were more excited and were shoving candy into their kids' pockets!

Lily and Grandma share a laugh

And then cousin Erin got in on the joke

Come on Great-Aunt Sue, I'll show you all my new toys!

Playing with Victoria, Liberty and Abigail

Happy Birthday to you.......Happy Birthday to you

...Happy Birthday dear Lily......Happy Birthday to you!

Time to blow out the candle

Ahhh! Poor Dora has been decapitated twice in one day

Mmmmmmmm, cake

Why is everyone watching me eat?

This is good stuff mom!

Would your watch like some cake mommy?

What can I say about Lilianna turning 1. The past year has gone by so fast. Lily has become a very spirited and independent little girl. She's happy all the time (apart from teething) and she charms everyone she passes. I thought I'd be more sad to see this milestone pass so quickly but all I feel is pride. Every step she takes, every obstacle she tackles and every new skill she learns is so exciting for us. She's our joy, our laughter and our sunshine. I wish she could stay our little girl forever, but I know that she'll continue to grow and make us proud of her. Happy Birthday Lilianna, mommy and daddy love you more than you'll ever know.