We crossed the finish line and made it through our first year of parenthood! Maya turned one on Sunday and we celebrated with family and friends in a backyard bbq in East Hampton. Grandma Lynn and Grandpa Gib made the trip down from Wellesley to join the festivities, several family friends and co-workers joined us as well and Martin and a friend worked the grill. The year went by very fast of course and it was nice to reminisce on where we were a year ago after receiving our 8 pounder. It was nice to relive the day through memories and although we were exhausted by the end of it, very glad that we made the effort to celebrate her birthday, it was fun for all of us. She got a lot of gifts perfect for a soon to be toddler on the move - things to push and drag, and some musical toys with lots of lights and movements which she easily became fascinated by. She also got baby tricycle which she'll grow into to and some baby einstein DVD which she will surely enjoy. Overall a successful event and the weather even cooperated after threatening rain all weekend.
I had a very fun time making Maya's cake - a 3D caterpillar resting on some leaves with a few flowers. Labor intensive but I loved the way it turned out and was the perfect item for a garden party. I don't think we'll do another real birthday party for a few years but somehow the first one seemed like an important milestone. On to toddler hood! Maya is becoming more independent every day and close to take her first steps unassisted. She has a solid stand - now just needs to get her sea legs straight so she doesn't topple over like a drunken sailor!
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