Bells Turns the Big 1!!!!!

Who can resist the adorable age of 1?  It is one of my favorite Birthday parties to witness and to be a part of!   It is also one of my favorite events to document in pictures.  I love the thought of these priceless moments, frozen in time, that will bring her parents to tears when they look at these 10 years from now!!!!

Happy Birthday my dear little niece!!!!  You have been this blog's most frequently blogged about, and I have enjoyed capturing every stage of this past year ;)

Bella's 1st Birthday also has another special meaning to my family.  Her Birthday was the day we brought my Mom home with us a year ago.  She came home with us so that we could take care of her during her last month of life :)   Imagine that, I'm crying again . . . lol . . . through my giggling at the thought of what an emotional nut-job I am at 40!!!

Here's Bells being her stunning, cutie-pie self . . .

This is one of those irresistible moments that one year olds are famously

loved for.  See the progression in these 3 shots

- they make me smile hugely!!!

Love these happy little details!!!

I wonder if one of these 1st Birthday hats has ever remained

in it's intended spot for the entire party?

Is this look so crazy stinkin' cute?

This is the look she was giving her audience as we were singing

"Happy Birthday to You" - - -

PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!

"Oh my, what's this deliciousness sitting right before me?"

(My kiddos love it when I narrate baby thoughts :):):) )

"Jeez, this is awesomely squishy . . ."

Sorry, again with the narration.  I can't seem

to help myself, the thoughts just keep

popping into the melon!!!!!!

Bells and her Units!!!!

How adorable is that baby chubbiness?

I'm so sad at the thought of these little wrinkles

and pudgeys disappearing with the

active toddler she is about to become :(

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOU ADORABLE GIRLIE-GIRL!!!!!!

LUV U, AUNT KELL