Mikayla's birthday party

Mikayla had such a great first birthday party. We (Uncle AJ)put up a tent in the backyard. We had a Sesame Street theme because Mikayla loves Elmo. To eat we had pizza, chips, veggie tray, meat and cheese tray, and of course cake and cupcakes. Mikayla had her own cake that mommy made. Grandma Bonnie made an Elmo cake that was so pretty!!! The kids and some of the adults played wiffle ball, frisbee, and blew bubbles. Some of the kids even had fun playing in the storm drain!!! We ate lots of food, played in the yard, opened presents, enjoyed each other's company, and just celebrated Mikayla's birthday. I think the best part of the day was watching Mikayla eat her birthday cake. She was a little shy about it at first but within a few minutes she had a huge chunk ripped off and was trying to shove the whole thing in her mouth. It was great!!! The whole thing I felt was great!! We had a great turn out - around 50 people there. My house now looks like a toy factory... toys everywhere. I think Mikayla is a little overwhelmed by all new things she has. I think I am too... where in the world am I going to put it all? Luckily, she got a toy box for her birthday so that will help out a lot. Time to put away all the baby toys and organize the big girl toys. Speaking of big girl... Mikayla is on whole milk now(has been for a couple of weeks) and is eating big girl foods. Her favorite things are cheese toast and pinto beans. Some of her veggies I still give her baby food- the texture of most are no fun for her. Her facial expression is great!!! We are still awaiting the arrival of another tooth... come on already!!! All in all everything is great!!! Enjoy the pictures from the party!