1st of many...

As promised here are some (and I mean only some) of the photos of Hazel's 1st birthday party. There are so many I had to narrow it down, and there are still at least 20 on here, maybe 25...  

Love everything about the next pic. You all know how ridic it can be to try to get a family shot where everyone is looking and MUST be smiling. Well here is one of our attempts. I happen to love it more than if we were all looking with smiles.

So here is the default...which I also LOVE!!!

I love her SO SO SO much...I can't even stand it sometimes!!!!

Them together makes mamma very happy.

Only some of the friends and family that came to celebrate with us.

Some homemade gifts...the best kind!!!

Stella wanted Hazel to have a scrapbook filled with a picture from every month since her birth. Such a beautiful keepsake for Hazel to have.

Doin' some crafts...

Eatin' some jellybeans...

Blowin' out candles...

As you can see here, Hazel was not very happy with her cake OR the candle OR the cheerful singing. She did not even attempt to eat or smash her cake. She screamed like she was on fire and then we took her out and promptly had Uncle Bart put her for a nap.

Our faces...

Takin' a nap...

Hazel is 1...sounds weird still.

We are thankful to all who could attend, but totally understand those that could not. Although a bit chaotic with 25 kids, it was a joy to see all the kids play together and enjoy an afternoon together eating, doing crafts, causing mischief and laughing the whole time. I just hope the parents thought it was a joy as well!!!

We are blessed. Thank you everyone for being such a positive presence in Hazel's life and supporting all that she does.

Love & Peace