What Hazel got for her Birthday

We are still recovering from the birthday explosion here in the McCain household. But Hazel wanted me to do a post showing everyone what she got for her birthday. As you probably know, the celebration started in late September with a party at Aunt Sarah's and has only just ended.

Aunt Sarah gave me this fun ride-along pony.

Daddy's cousin, Cindy gave me the Bee-Bop Band and I love to share it with cousin Matthew.

Aunt Stephanie gave me this wheely-bug. I like to practice walking with it instead of riding it.

A Pinkalicious Party

To celebrate her first birthday, Hazel invited her cousins, Laura, Katherine, and Audrey and her Aunt Anne and Uncle Tony over for dinner and a Pinkalicious Party! Everyone had a great time. We played for a while, had spaghetti and meatballs, opened presents, and had cake! It was very exciting all around!

Presents!

Mmmm... Spaghetti and Meatballs.

Katherine and Laura made Hazel homemade birthday cards.

Ribbons and Bows make great presents.

Megan made Hazel a quilt for her birthday.

Birthday Explosion!

Audrey thinks the quilt is pretty cool too.

Guess how old Hazel is...

Yum. Frosting.

Hazel was pretty sleepy by the time we got around to cake, but she put in a good effort, nonetheless.

LOVE the CAKE!

HAZEL'S BIRTHDAY IS HERE!

In a faraway land, a young Princess awoke before the rising of the sun. She called to the King and the Queen that she was ready to be dressed and prepared for the day. The King and Queen had a special surprise waiting for the princess: an early morning birthday present! The Princess loved her new books, and couldn't wait for her special breakfast. She was dressed in her best, and had her royal hair styled by the Queen. Then she went downstairs for her photo op and a breakfast of cooked apples and cheerios.

Once she arrived at school, the Princess took her place in her throne (the bouncy seat, for which she is way too big) and performed her royal wave with both her hands in an invitation for her subjects to come and adore her.





Can't wait for the big party tonight!

To Catch Up . . . Visiting Aunt Sarah

The last stop on Northeast tour was Ewing, NJ and Aunt Sarah's house. While we were there, Aunt Sarah had an early first-birthday party for Hazel. There were cupcakes and chocolate frosting and presents. It was a fun preview to the real thing (which is tomorrow, by the way! More on that tomorrow.)

"Happy Birthday to you!"

"Hmmm... What is this? Chocolate frosting?"

"It's more fun to wear than to eat!"

"And it makes a great hair product!"

"A tasty hair product!"

"Yay, birthday!"

"Birthdays are the best ever! And so are Aunt Sarah's cupcakes!"

To Catch Up . . . Visiting Vermont

After visiting Aunt Kelly, we headed up to Vermont to visit Grandma and Grandpa McCain. We spent a good couple of days playing in the candy store and touring around Bennington.

Playing Hide and Seek in the candy store.

Daddy introduces Hazel to the Bennington Monument.

Hazel's history lesson.

Hazel discovers how comfy the Ladybug Blanket is.

More exploration of the candy store.

Hazel discovers ice cream.

Mmmm... Why have you kept this from me, Mom?

Next up... our last installment: Visiting Aunt Sarah.