Manuella's 1st Birthday Party - The First Glimpse!!!

What a wonderfully colorful, detail-filled 1st Birthday party Manuella's parents hosted, to celebrate her special milestone!  I have to say that it rivaled small weddings, and I was told many times throughout the festivities, that in Brazil this is a very common extravaganza.

I must note that I was absolutely beside myself with excitement to be chosen to document the unforgettable moments of this day.  I treated this amazing event like I was shooting a wedding, and that is one of the reasons I'm late getting this blogged - 600 shots to edit and sift through, and then I get to design a wedding quality album for her (sooooo super excited, I can hardly stand it :):):):):).

One other note!  I was just going to do one blog for this occasion, but after a week of editing, I have realized that I would definitely need two blog posts.  There was just too much amazingness to put into one.  So here is the first look at Manuella's special day . . .

How about these unforgettable details?!?!?

I swear . . . there is little else that is more adorable than those

first few teeth in a big, wide toothy grin :)

Manuella and her Big Bro, Joao Paulo!

With her stunning Mom, Anna Marcia

and again with Big Bro.

Getting some special bonding time with Grandma!

Adorable Guests!

Manuella's awesome Daddy (Paulo) was the videographer of the event!

Those beautiful dark brown eyes.

An adoring moment with Grandpa.

These moments turned out better than I could have

expected.  They just make me smile from ear to ear!!!

Again with those eyes that I can't

get enough of!!!!!!!

Be sure to check back in a few days to see the rest of her

positively fantastic 1st Birthday Celebration!!!