*: Lucille's 1st Birthday Celebration!

I had been planning Lucy's birthday party for months and, after a good cry the night before her birthday, was so ready to celebrate her big day with her. Lucy's actual birthday was Thursday but her party was not until Saturday so I got to have a day with her before sharing her with the rest of our family and friends.
Lucy and I started her birthday with breakfast at Dunkin Donuts where she had a sprinkled vanilla frosted donut. She liked to flip the donut over so she tasted the frosting on her tongue, but not before picking off all of the sprinkles.

Isn't she beautiful?

Lucy and I then headed to Annapolis to pick up some last minute things for her party at the Amish Market and Barnes and Noble. She loves to shop with me so she didn't mind being out at all. Later in the day we went for a long walk since she loves to be outside so much.

Daddy had a special surprise for Lucy when he got home from work... NEW SHOES! Of course she wanted to put them on immediately and I cannot wait for the warm weather when she can wear them all the time.

After one of Lucy's favorite meals, turkey quinoa meatloaf with asparagus and sweet potatoes, Jameson and I were so excited to give her our birthday present. Much to our delight she loves it!

Saturday was the big party day and we are so blessed to be surrounded by so much of our family and close friends who were eager to celebrate with us! The weather was beautiful and Lucy behaved like the angel she is all day. Lucy got lots of beautiful clothes, fun new toys, SHOES!, a purse, and a doll which completely overwhelmed her that it really was all for her. After singing Happy Birthday to her, everyone snacked on candy, desserts, and cupcakes while Lucy enjoyed her cake and cupcakes. At the end of the day, it was truly a pleasure to host our baby's 1st birthday party at our home with so much love and attention focused on Lucy. Thank you everyone who came and made it so special for her!