A Cupcake Party!

Most of you will remember that I had a VERY stressful pregnancy. When we were dealing with all the difficulties and stresses we always said that when Alma turned one we were going to have a HUGE party. After all, it was taking an insane amount of work and stress to get her here. So, a few weekends ago, we did just that. We threw Alma a rocking party and invited just about everybody we know. The party was cupcake themed, because we always say that Alma is so cute we could eat her just like a little cupcake. I made Alma a cupcake quilt, baked a giant cupcake cake, served regular cupcakes, had a cupcake pinata, and for party favors the kiddos got to paint little cupcake shaped ceramic piggy banks.

Finger food aplenty! We had little sandwiches, fruit, veggies, and chips!

The GIANT cupcake!

Alma is gearing up to mow down on some cake.

Turns out, Alma was afraid of her cake.

Opening presents was loads of fun. All the kiddos gathered around and helped out. She got sooo many cute things, including some cupcake shoes, cupcake building blocks, a cupcake apron, and some hot pink cowgirl boots!

These, of course, were from Uncle Matt.

I think she loved all the wrapping paper as much as she loved the gifts.

All of the kiddos enjoyed painting their little cupcakes to take home.

But I think they loved the pinata even more!

Our back yard is perfect for hosting parties like this. The kids played all afternoon in the sand box and the fort.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALMA!!!!!