Saturday, October 25th was Addie Kate's 1st Birthday Party. It was at 3:00. Guests started arriving around 2:30, and Addie slept until about 3:20! She never ceases to amaze us. On a typical Saturday, when mommy and daddy want to relax while she's napping, she's up in an hour and a half. We have a house FULL of people, talking, laughing, waiting to celebrate a beautiful first year, and she sleeps!
The cakes, the hat, and Addie Kate's cake - all of which I made! The cake knife is from mine and Tommy's wedding - why not use it more often!?!
When Addie did wake up, she was greeted by almost 50 people who came from all over the state to love her. She is such a very blessed little girl! We fed everyone (even though it was a wierd time for a meal!) some yummy barbeque, then Addie opened her presents. She did a great job of sitting in my lap while Tommy handed her the gifts and we both helped her open them. The cards were the first hit, then she would not put down the hot pink crocs from Aunt Lisa, Uncle Mike, Michael, and Margaret (she takes after Mommy and is a shoe girl - yay!). Any books she got, she of course, stopped to look at them. Now that the party is over, she has enjoyed every single gift she was given!
We then sang Addie "Happy Birthday" and she attempted her 3rd birthday cake. This one was better, but she's still not much of a cake person. (which blows us away!) Tommy put a little in her mouth, and then she all of a sudden took her little tongue and put it down on the cake. We thought she'd dive in then for sure, but nope!
After that, Addie was able to play some with all of her friends. She really enjoyed the sliding board that Uncle Paul gave her. It was a beautiful day outside, so a lot of the people migrated out there.
Thank you SO very much to all of our wonderful family and friends. Addie's day could not have been any better and we are so happy and thankful to have all of you in her life. Below are some pictures of her special day. I apologize for the crazy order they're in, but after all that time uploading them, I was not about to rearrange them! (Note - I will continue to add pictures here when I get them from others!)
Getting a shoulder ride from Uncle E.
Cousins Andrea and Sanders
Playing with the puzzle from Aunt Heather and Lawson
Love the look on her face looking at this doll from Mema!
Reading the card from Aunt Sue!
Yay! Fridge toys from Aunt Melissa, Uncle Eddie, and Tori, and Jenny, Jason, and the boys!
Yay! Karen Katz book from Carter and Harrison!
Beautiful pearl necklace from Grandma Schreiber (and rocking horse from Gorga!)
And after the party was over Addie and Aiden had a great time playing together!
Addie, Gorga, Jordan, Aunt Ellen, Ms. Sylvia, and Aunt Mary
Uncle Paul and Addie Kate
Daddy sliding Addie down her new slide, Weee!
Mommy sliding Addie!
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!
New cuddly tiger towel!
Mommy checking out the beautiful dress from Aunt Laurie, Uncle E, and Aidie (that'll match the pink crocs great this summer!)
Quick visit to Aunt Christie!
The precious shirt from Colin and Gavin (with matching hairbow!), that just happens to match the outfit from Granny perfectly!
Sleeping Beauty from Ann!
Carefully walking back from a quick visit to Uncle Paul and Aunt Sue... careful not to step on Sanders... thanks Margaret!
Holding the Crocs, and adoring the fabulous hairbows from Aunt Ellen! Yay!
She just all of a sudden got out of my lap and went for Paul and Susan! So sweet!
Rock, rock... but don't let go of the card! (New rocking chair just her size! From MawMaw, Granddaddy Chuck, and Aunt Christie!)
The beautiful dress/coat Aunt Sharon made for her!
Tommy showing off the precious print Kristen had made for her! I can't wait to get it framed!
Precious outfit from Aunt Mary and the Bennetts!
Super cute and comfy outfit from The Jones family!
Opening the sweet baby from Mema! (And yes, football was on during the entire party. Good Gracious!)
Intently reading the cards!
Wow! What a big present! (It was the car from Gam, Pop, and Kayla!)
Isn't this picture hilarious? Will with Cody and Gavin!
Addie Kate and sweet baby Sanders! They were both about to jump out of my parents arms to get each other!
Addie about jumped out of my arms to get to Lawson and Heather (And that's sweet Tori's feet on the right!)
Addie after she first got up with my mom (who remains nameless - she's waiting for Addie to name her) - note the dress - I smocked it and my mom made it! 
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