Birthday Party

 Finally, the birthday party post! (and lots of pictures to follow)

We started with help with the family in getting the decorations put up.  Lauren is all about cars so a Hot Wheels birthday party she had!

 

 We kept it simple food wise with chips and salsa, a veggie platter, ceviche, and tacos.  And tante Cintya made a yummy fruit punch!

A jumpy house and oom Ruben playing the guitar were the entertainment for the kids.  I don't think Lauren left the jumpy house except for pinata and cake time. 

Pinata and cake time was next.  Lauren saw the hot wheels cars on her cake and said, "Wow cars!"  Then wanted to take the cars off! But we convinced them to leave them alone while we sang happy birthday to her.  With help from Kirra, she blew all her candles off.  

Kirra and tante Joanie made a day trip to celebrate!

After Lauren finished licking off cupcake frosting it was time to open presents.  We had to show her what to do, but after a few she got the hang of it.  

When we took the decorations off a few days later, Lauren woke up, looked around the room and said, "Happy Birthday no more!"  Thank you all who made her first birthday special!  We are certainly glad that our girl is here now celebrating the first of many birthday parties to come.