Lilah's Ladybug 1st Birthday!

Our sweet little "Lilah-bug" turned 1 year old on June 24th!  I never thought it was possible for a year to pass by so quickly! 

 

We had a delicious spread of food thanks to my talented and creative dad!  He made beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce, stuffed mushrooms, devliled eggs, ladybugs on a cracker, chicken salad, salami and cream cheese appetizers, sub-sandwiches, cucumber salad, and spinach dip.

We celebrated with lots of loved ones! We want to thank all of our family and friends who helped us celebrate! And, we were so happy that some of you were able to travel so far to be with us on this special day.

4 Generation Photo

Our big girl was not much on her cake. I've mentioned before how dainty she is. She is not one to get very messy.  She got a small taste and was pretty much done after that.

After cake and a quick bath, Lilah opened all of her presents. She got so many awesome toys! It was like Christmas in June.  Some of the things she got were: Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, a swing,  Motorized Disney Princess 4-wheeler, Radio Flyer wagon, ladybug musical instruments, adorable clothes and shoes, stacking blocks, books, and so, so much more!

Again, BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! We had so much fun! We love all of you and it means so much to us that you were able to be there. And, to those who were unable to attend--we missed you and we love you too!! :)

Happy, Happy Birthday our sweet Lilah Belle!!

Lilah's 1st Birthday: School Celebration

Today Lilah celebrated her birthday with cupcakes and cheese puffs with her friends from school.  

My little heartbreaker was seated between the only two boys in the class. I don't think her Papa would be very happy about that.

All of the kiddos did so well sitting around the table stuffing their faces with cupcakes. It was so funny to watch how differently each one would eat. Some ate only the frosting, while others just took huge bites. 

My little dainty one, the birthday girl at that, had the cleanest face of them all. She hardly had any frosting on her face. She may be like her mama and prefer savory over sweet!

Just sitting around chatting it up with her friends.

Happy 1st Birthday, my sweet baby girl! I love you so very much!!

Lilah's First Birthday: A Polish Tradition

My Grandma shared with me the1st Birthday Polish Tradition of laying out a shot glass, silver dollar, and rosary in front of a baby.  Whichever one the child picks, will determine what they will be like in the future.

I did a little research online and found out a little more about the meaning of each of the items:


Shot Glass:  Out-going (Great socializer, people-oriented) 
Coin:  Prosperous (Ambitious and driven, business-oriented)
Rosary:  Religious (Spiritual, awareness-oriented)

I had to modify some of the items because I couldn't find a silver dollar and I don't have a rosary. So, we used a half dollar and necklace with a cross. 

And...what did Lilah go for first????
The shot glass!

 Her second choice was the coin.

And, finally she grabbed all three items!

 According to the tradition we will have an outgoing, prosperous girl on our hands who will also be spiritual. What a well-rounded girl you'll be Ms. Lilah Belle! :)


Stay tuned for a big post on Lilah's Ladybug 1st Birthday celebration!!! Lots of pictures to come!

Lucky Ladybug

The theme of Lilah's 1st birthday party is ladybugs. Yesterday, while Jep and Lilah were outside in the backyard they noticed a tiny ladybug who showed up for the party early! :)  

Two little ladybugs!!!