The Saturday after Chandler's actual birthday, we had a couple families over for lunch to celebrate the kiddo herself. And here she is, in all her overall-ed glory:
I love those overalls. Love, love, love.
We had chili, pizza and chocolate cake, because what one year old doesn't need an up close and personal experience with chocolate cake?
Pizza, yum.
These people may look familiar. They all came to Frances's birthday a few months back. Starting with Michele, the adult, and going clockwise, we have Theo, Darby, Frances and Sophia.
Chandler, parked in a corner, because it's only her birthday.
Ah, this is more like it. Adler built a road for Chandler. Adler likes Chandler. He's in most of our pictures from the day because he stuck close to Chandler. Good ol' Adler. He thinks Chandler is a boy, but still...
And here's Adler helping blow out the candle!
And Chandler helping herself to the chocolate on the end of the extinguished candle.
Chandler, welcome to Chocolate. It's a beautiful place.
Adler helped her get started.
And then she gave it a go herself.
Oh, who needs a fork?!
She liked it, I think.
Have you ever seen a more satisfying kid? She knew exactly what she was supposed to do with her first piece of cake.
After a quick change, the big kids helped Chandler open presents.
And then the big kids had a great time throwing wrapping paper around while Chandler spectated.
After, a fun round of "Who Can Pick Up the Most Wrapping Paper," we called it a day. Except for Chandler. She stayed up for the next nine hours. Her normal awake period is three hours. I don't usually pay attention to sugar and caffeine for my kids, (I've just never seen any evidence that they are affected by them) but one giant piece of chocolate cake may have been a bit much for this one year old.
Such a successful first birthday party! I wish you all could have been there.
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