Happy Birthday Jaela!

So last Saturday, we reached a huge milestone: Jaela's first birthday!  I can't believe how fast this first year has flown by!  We are so grateful every day for her. I can't imagine what I would day without her.  Each day is a new adventure, as she makes new discoveries every day.  So without further ado, her are some pictures from her big day:

Goodmorning, Birthday girl!

playtime with Daddy!

Dessert table

"Ladybug" pretzels

Ready to party!

The smash cake made by my good friend Ashley!

Birthday buds: They share the same big day!

checkin out the cake

Yum!

Sharing her cake with Uncle Adam-such a nice girl :)

Ready for a bath!

I love this pic-even if her whole face isn't shown

Jae and Aunt Sheri

Luvin on her new toy

Grandpa had a fun pocket

Uncle Adam!

With both sets of grandparents

Awesome and super comfy sleeping bag Ashley gave her--I am totally jealous!

To wrap up the night-we had fireworks!  (ok, the neighbors just happened to have a fireworks show the same night)

tired after a long day

New Trick!

Yes, I know it's been a while.  I will try to pull some more pictures up and info later.  Right now, we are busy preparing for the big birthday extravaganza of the year-Jaela's 1st birthday!  And right in time for her party, Jaela has developed a new trick and would like to show you all: