1st Birthday Party

June 27th

So, we had a big bash for the babies the Saturday after their 1st birthday. No theme -- my only requirements were Sangria and Cupcakes. Yummy, Yummy! We had the party at my sister Amy's house because she not only has an awesome big backyard, but that way I didn't have to plan a party around the babies napping and eating! We had such a good time... All of my family and Stephens family were there... All of our good friends were there... Most of the people who have been helping us this past year were there... Everyone there played an important role in our lives. It was fun to celebrate with all of them. It was a bit of a blur, not enough time to talk to everyone and not enough time to take pictures. After the party, Stephen took the babies home and let me stay to hang out with my friends that didn't have to leave early.

The only downside to the entire day was that Ivy had a stomach bug... She ended up giving it to all of her siblings and our nanny Melissa, but other than that no one else at the party was contaminated.

(I won't even go into the hell that is 5 babies with stomach bugs -- you can imagine.)

Cupcakes!!

Luke -- Before

Luke -- After

Sidney -- Before

Sidney -- After

Briellen -- Before

Briellen -- After

Mitchell -- Before

Mitchell -- After

Ivy -- Before

Ivy -- After

Because things were a titch chaotic, we decided to open the gifts at home after the party. The best idea ever! For an entire week, anytime the babies got fussy, I would pull out a new gift for them to unwrap. And, yes, they were more interested in the wrapping and boxes than the gifts at the time. Especially little Sidney who loves to eat EVERYTHING. I pulled more paper, ribbon, box pieces out of her mouth that week!

Brie, Mitchell, Luke, Ivy, Sidney
Gifts in the Background

Opening Gifts