"IT'S MY PARTY AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO"

Okay, so she wasn't in that bad of a mood, but she was a little grumpy! I blame it on the fact that two of her first year molars were coming through, and being a little overwhelmed by the amount of people at the house. Besides that, she was fine! She enjoyed her cake and seeing all of her friends! What a great FIRST birthday party!

Mallory's birthday cake and "smash" cake. (No, I didn't make these!)The birthday girl having lunch at her party.Mommy helping Mallory practice her walking.Mallory enjoying her birthday cake, with a little tear in her eye.Mallory sharing some of her cake with her friend, Madelyn.Tyler and Nana.Mallory playing with one of her new toys.

Favors for the guests. I swear I am not trying to out-do Martha Stewart! (ha ha) I just love making stuff like this and using the theme/colors of the party in any way I can!

MISCHIEVIOUS MALLORY

Well, I guess turning one year old brings on some new curiosities! This little one has been caught red-handed in a few things.......Unloading the dishwasher while Mommy is trying to load it.BLASTING the volume on the surround sound. This one is pretty self-explanatory. More toilet paper, please!

OUR LITTLE SCIENCE PROJECT

We have our own bird's nest on our front porch! It has been so neat watching the birds slowly build the nest and then lay a couple of eggs. Tyler has loved it, and what a great educational experiment! Here are a few pictures of our new project...

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, MALLORY!

Well, did that year go by fast or what??? Seems like yesterday, I was eating out with friends when Mallory decided to begin to make her debut. It was quite an experience, that is for sure! But, worth every minute of it! What a ONE-derful year it has been. Even though it flew by, we feel like we have absorbed every little moment and have shared a million memories already!

To celebrate her actual birthday yesterday, we had Mimi, Papa, Nana and Great Granna over for cake and icecream. Later on, Uncle Jordan and his friend, Julia, stopped by for a fun visit. Mallory really hammed it up with everyone and show off not only her cake eating skills, but her standing alone skills, too! Watch out - she may be walking any day now!Nana with the birthday girl.

Sneaking in a pose with Mommy and Daddy.

Tyler helping his little sister open some presents.I am ready for the beach!Look at me! Standing all alone!Alright, so this is what you call cake? Let's have a try...Mmmm.....pretty good!I like this stuff!

THAT'S MY GIRL!

THE SNOW ON HIS SPECIAL DAY

Our drive in Atlanta as we left the Aquarium.
(You'll have to pause the music player to the right to hear the video.)

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, TYLER!

What a special day the birthday boy had today!We started the day off with a pancake breakfast, prepared by our very own chef - Daddy!

Then, we took the whole family to the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate. Despite the rainy, cold weather, we had a great time.

Tyler with Mimi and Papa.What a big boy!Tyler posing with Deepo, the Aquarium's mascot.Tyler with Daddy.

Mommy and Mallory watching the fish. She was pretty interested, too!

Tyler with his Uncle Jordan.

Well, little did we know (well, let's just say we hoped) that it was snowing like crazy while we were inside the Aquarium, enjoying our visit. When we got there, it was just raining. When we walked out, we saw this...Tim and Tyler running for the snow!He immediately began making snow balls. A view of the Coca Cola Museum next door to the Georgia Aquarium.Our drive home on 75 North.
Sadly, the farther north from Atlanta we drove, the less snow we saw. Once we arrived in Woodstock, there wasn't a flake to be seen. Absolutely no snow at home. We were so bummed. Tyler couldn't wait to play and we couldn't wait to introduce Mallory to it!

Ironically, it snowed the day Tyler was born, four years ago!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TYLER!