harlow's 1st birthday

It was Harlow's big day, and per tradition in this house, she woke up to balloons!! Knowing my wild and crazy girl, I was anticipating her reaction to the balloons, and I was spot on....she exhaled, screamed, flailed her arms about, and wiggled out of my arms to get at those balloons. I knew she'd love it. I know my girl.

Look at that great hair, sticking straight up.

She was interested in her presents, enough to last about a minute and then she allowed her brothers to rip into them.

Her most favorite was this Radio Flyer wagon/rider. She immediately crawled on it and pushed herself around. She was so happy and made the cutest, smiling faces. She can't quite right reach the floor when she's sitting on top so she slid herself all the way to the front and giggled like she knew it was silly.

Let's not forget about these two rugrats even though it's sister's special day. They were just as excited about the balloons and presents. The picture below was supposed to be of all three of them together but sister wasn't having it. Would you want to sit next to these two? I don't blame her.

But her mama, she's always willing to snuggle in to her mama. And man, I can't squeeze this girl tight enough.

Kisses for Daddy. He had just put some lip stuff on and she could taste it. She couldn't take her lips off of him.

And that daddy took this picture and is very proud. As he should be, look at this precious face he caught.

She likes to fit in with the boys, playing with Daddy's phone and wearing his hat.

Because it was Wednesday, we went to Arnie and Sheri's for supper. They went all out and decorated with balloons and birthday decor. Thank you guys for making her day even more special.

Vicky gave her her first ever wax juice bottle. We were sure she'd know what to do, eat the wax versus drink the juice, but she's no dumby. She sucked that juice right out! And wanted more, and more, and another one, and just one more after that one.......

So after all that sugar, it was cake time! Ha, what a lucky girl. She kept looking at me, like she was waiting for me to tell her no. She had a grip on that cupcake and no one was taking it from her. Paxton liked watching her squish it up and shove it in. And he posed by her for other reason that just to be sweet and adorable. He patiently posed there for everyone to take his picture.

Happy Birthday sweet baby girl. Mama loves you, and everyday I am in awe of you.