Makenzie's First Birthday cont.

Makenzie is one year old! Her birthday party was a huge success. Eric fried a turkey and we served sandwiches, salad, Noel's famous baked beans, and Mom's yummy potato salad. We were so blessed to have so many friends and family attend her party. Everyone had a great time...most of all Makenzie. She loved being the center of attention. She loved showing everyone how good she is at walking. She received a lot of great gifts. She will be wearing dresses all summer! She loves all of her new toys. I made a cake especially for Makenzie. She wasn't so sure about all of the sticky icing. She made a huge mess and had a really good time playing with the cake.

Makenzie's First Birthday

Oh the joys of planning a party. None brings as much sweet sorrow as that of a child's first birthday. She is no longer a baby. She is now officially a toddler. She has changed so dramatically over the past year. Makenzie is smart, curious, independent, strong willed, sweet, and loving. I'm so blessed to have been given the opportunity to raise her.
As for her party I am expecting around fifteen people. Only close friends and family. If we had the space we would've had a much bigger crowd. This is probably the perfect size for a first birthday. I don't want her to get too overwhelmed. She usually handles people really well. I'm more concerned about the cake she is going to eat. We ordered a cake for all of the guests and I'm baking a cake for Makenzie to destroy all by herself. I can't wait to post pictures and blog about how the party turned out. I really have to give the glory to God that this party is even happening. We received our tax refund check just in time to fund this party. He has blessed us with so much and continues to do so everyday.