Bella's 1st Birthday

We did a ladybug themed party for Bella's 1st birthday because we call her our little bug :)

We had it at a beautiful park in Orem and couldn't have asked for better weather.

Our family and best friends were there to celebrate with us, and it was seriously just a perfect evening. (I tried to get pictures of everyone that was there, but as I was going through them, I noticed I'm missing some people! I was so busy with everything going on)

We played, talked, ate, laughed, opened presents, and of course watched Bella smash her cake!

(Erin helped me make the invitation)

Auntie Nicole and I spent allll day making the cupcakes and the cake the day before the party. I couldn't have done it without her! In fact, the cake was mainly her and I was just her helper. I thought everything turned out cute!

I also made chocolate dipped strawberries with dots to look like ladybugs, had red and black licorice, and red and black m&m's for some other treats too.

Momma Sanford made her delicious potato salad, and Dani made a yummy chicken dip and we had rolls, chips and carrots to go along with everything (oh and red kool-aid to drink to get the red ladybug theme in there).

 

I hung a clothesline of pictures of Bella above the food table of months 0-12

Bella literally smashed her cake. She was squishing it inbetween her fingers forever before she even took her first bite, it was so funny! After she realized she had an audience responding to what she was doing, she totally put on a show and would raise her arms up and cheer after each bite. Here's a little video her cake smash:

Bella was so happy the entire night and it was great to have everyone who loves her in the same place. We're so grateful for such amazing family and friends to share these moments with!