Happy Halloween!

Lola's second cousin, Angi sent Lola an adorable little Halloween outfit. It said "Wickedly Cute". Lola spent the day playing with her new toys, carvings pumpkins with her friends and then Trick-or-Treating at Grandma Paula and Papa Dana's with her cousins.

Here she is playing on her new little pony.

Lola and Alina before pumpkin carving.

Miss Tinkerbell!

Playing hide and seek with her bag.

With her cousins.

Lola is One!

Lola had a great first birthday! Her and I spent the day at my parent's house and I got to see her play with all of her friends at "day care". She also shared her cupcakes with her friends, Grandma Paula, Papa Dana, Grandpa Larry and Grandma Donna. She got a few gifts from both grandparents, but most were saved for her party.

That evening we stripped her down and let her go after her cupcake. She got a handfull of icing and kept shaking her hand, trying to get it off. I had to let her know that it was yummy and that she could eat it! Then she started to enjoy it!

The last of the number pics... I debated whether to do "1-2" or "1", but decided to go with "1" so I could show the comparison.

Her party was on Saturday and it was a fantastic day! Lola was a little shy, but she enjoyed all of her family and friends being there and loved playing with her new toys. Halfway through the party, my camera's memory card was full so I'll put a few out here, but as other people's pictures are sent to me, I'll probably include those, as well.

The first (and last) 3-tiered purple cake that BRIAN AND I MADE! :)

One of Lola's gifts.... a shirt that says "Best Friends - Lola + Cara". And, of course, Cara has a matching one! :) Lola is busy reading the card.

Lola's new hat

Lola's Birthday Eve

Our little Lola is almost one!

Tonight we made cupcakes for her to take to Grandma Paula's. They were Funfetti cupcakes with purple icing and sprinkles. Here she is helping us make them.

We also had to make a batch of homemade icing for her cake we're making for her party on Saturday. Brian and I had been wondering how you show a one year old that it is a very special day................................

Stacy's Baby Shower

Last Saturday, Lola and I went to our friend, Stacy's baby shower. Lola was quite high maintenance and wasn't really in the smiling mood, but she sure was cute!

This is a picture Stacy took.