Birthday Party Part 1- The Pre- Party

We had an exciting week leading up to the big party weekend! Gigi came in town on Wednesday and we loved all the extra time we got to spend with her! She is such a good playmate with Ava and she is always fun to be around.

This little girl is in heaven when Gigi is around. 

Here they are making a collage from the leaves and flowers they collected outside. 

Kay Kay and Mimi came in town on Friday and she got even more attention!! She put them right to work helping her with one of her new puzzles. 

Connor gave Ava an early birthday present.....a Cinderella dress! (thanks for the sibling gift idea Jenny!). It was only fitting that he give her another princess dress since he gave her a snow white dress when he was born. :)

We let her open all of her presents from family before the party. Pretty safe to say she was excited!

And pretty safe to say he was UNexcited! 

He is getting all 4 of his 1 year molars AND I'm weening him (horrible timing I know!) so he hasn't been himself. In fact, since the teething and weening he has been a lot more unhappy and isn't afraid to let us know it. Looks pitiful, huh?!

Ava got lots of great stuff, including a button collection from Mimi and lots of craft stuff. We have been crafting every day since. :/

Stay tuned for part 2- The Party!