Rachel's 1st Birthday!

I can't believe that this day has come and gone already. Sunday was my beautiful, little Princess' birthday. This last year has just flown by and I know the next will be just as fast if not faster.

Saturday we had a barbecue with friends to celebrate little Miss Bucket's birthday. I had a lot of fun making her cake and decorating it, it was a momma duck with her baby ducks.
We had friends come over at 4 to hang out and have dinner. One point our friend, Kristi, was holding Rachel and Josh wanted to see how many stuffed animals she would hold. It was great, I think she ended up having 5 in her little arms.
For dinner we had hamburgers, hot dogs, and I made a hash brown casserole which turned out really good, Rachel seemed to like it. Then it was time for Rachel to open her gifts. It was fun watching her pull the paper and want to play with her new toys. She got some block, ringer stacker, and her favorite a ball popper or spinner. She just loves playing with the balls.
Rachel also got some really cute clothes.

After gifts was cupcake time! Oh my, I know she would tear into that thing, she has momma's sweet tooth already. Rachel absolutely loved her cupcake. So over all it was a fun time with family and friends.
Rachel cut another tooth this month and I she is working on another one. They are her top canines I believe. She's just getting so big. She also is starting to walk around the couch and places when she pulls herself up, it won't be too long before she starts walking for real. I'm excited!

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I love you my little Princess, God has truly blessed me and your daddy. We are so grateful for you. You have made our lives a lot more fun and worth living for. I love it when daddy comes home and you throw yourself at him with happiness. I can't wait to see what this next year will bring. I love you Love Bug.