Lainey-bug is 1!

Well, it was a successful Ladybug party!  I've uploaded plenty of photos for those unable to attend.  Here is the cupcake and drink table.  White and red velvet to choose from, and red kool-aid and water in the jugs.  The lighting wasn't great so it's hard to see the banners I made, but that was hanging above it.

Here is pin-the-dot-on-the-ladybug.  I think Alivia and Quinn managed to play before they left.

Here's one of the tables - favors included ladybug water bottles and ladybug beach balls!  Also we had to throw in some party hats for good measure.

Had to get a closeup of the red gerber daisies!  They went so well with the theme.

This photo was taken later on (again, I might have to get a REAL camera seeing how lousy these came out) but I did red Twizzlers, black and white M&M's, and red Swedish fish in tall glass canisters.

Here is the birthday girl in her new dress, reading her new book, on her new table!  She LOVES the chairs and is adorable sitting there just smiling away at us.  She and the girls were just gabbing here.

Elaine dons a party hat and chats with Quinn and Alivia.

Here is a couch shot of all the kiddos in attendence.  Left to right we have Elise, JD, Burke, Elaine, Quinn and Alivia!  It was nothing short of a miracle just getting them to sit still long enough for this picture.

One more closeup of these three - SO adorable!

The moment has arrived - for CAKE!!  Elaine has already ripped off her special bib that says she's 1!

Here is her "1" candle, which Eric helped her blow out.

Her first reaction was not necessarily one of extreme pleasure.  She tasted it out of politeness for the baker, using her dainty food eating mannerisms. 

I think she likes green peas more than cupcakes.  YAY!  I was able to Skype in my parents for this portion of the party, since they were unable to come at the last minute due to a death in our family.

Here is Eric at the tail end of the gift opening!  So many wonderful gifts from our friends and family!  We are so blessed.

Here she is having a ball playing with her newest toy from Aunt Amy. 

What a party!  Of course we had to dress theme too!  It was a really fun way to celebrate her turning one year old.  She will get to see her cousins and open a couple more gifts in Peoria next weekend, as we are heading back to mourn our family's loss.