Ellie's First Birthday

Happy Birthday Dear Elliot!

Ellie turned one on August 1st! We were still living in Boise at the time, and since we didn't have any family nearby, we had a little celebration with just the three of us. We made party hats, went out for frozen yogurt, and let Ellie pick our her own toy (she chose a purple octopus). 

Once we moved back to Utah, we threw Ellie a birthday party with the fam. The theme was pink and yellow -- inspired by this adorable headband I found weeks earlier. Ellie looked so cute in her little birthday dress! And shoes. We can't forget those! Our main present to Elliot was a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins! She does a good job of showing them off in this picture :)

I made a Birthday banner, high chair skirt, and birthday board all about Miss E.

I am so happy with how her birthday board turned out!

Ellie had a great time opening her presents and being the center of attention. She got a ton of great gifts from so many loved ones.

Her birthday haul included clothes, toys, lots of books, and even a personalized plate! How cute is that?

She loved the face so much, she had to kiss it :)

And of course, it wouldn't be a first birthday without THE SMASH CAKE!

On your mark...

Get set...

GO!

Ellie's first taste of cake!

Family + presents + balloons + cake = a very happy 1 year old :)

Happy Birthday big girl! We love you!