What’s better than a 1st birthday party?   Having two parties of course!  Dad’s side of the family came down for the day to celebrate Adleigh’s first birthday with presents, a yummy dinner made by Mom, and a wonderful pumpkin cheesecake made by Dad and Liberty!  Everyone had a great time visiting with Poppy, Grandma, Beth, and also GG!

We’ve had a great year peanut!  She can say “look” 🙂

She’s almost one!!

Adleigh has been a little up and down with all of our visitors, but she had a great day at her party!  Becky and Ben came all the way from CA and of course Nanny and Rhonda were here!

Adleigh loves her new couch from Nanny!  Becky sewed her a little mermaid and accessories, plus brought a shirt from Pap that he got on his trip.  Rhonda brought lots of clothes, dishes, and other goodies.  Canton and Liberty gave her a toy alligator that pops out balls.  She loves all her presents, thank you everyone!

I think the highlight of her day was everyone singing to her, she was a little upset at that point and then just calmed down and smiled that big beautiful smile of hers!

Cheers to one year and many more to come!

PS–She did try her cake! (Unlike Canton, while Liberty just ate icing!)

Adleigh's first birthday cake! from Mike Murphy on Vimeo.

Adleigh wins football picks for the week! She also loves shaking her head no!

Canton was pretty nervous to start the day, but came home a happy guy!

He really likes his new teacher, made a couple new friends, and got to have his favorite special–art.  They read The Beautiful Oops and discussed how mistakes are okay and can often lead to something beautiful.