We've finally recovered from the girls' first birthday party last weekend. What a wonderful celebration with friends and family! I hope Devyn and Kinley grow up knowing how many people love and care for them. And if the endless guest list and garage full of gifts weren't enough evidence, the fact that our blog has passed 40,000 views should take the cake, or rather, the cupcake!
Our 1 year old cupcakes!
Devyn (left) Kinley (right)
We hosted a cupcake-themed party at the house last Saturday. We had a house, backyard, and garage FULL of people that braved the 106 degree heat to celebrate with us. Grandma and Grandpa Marsh and the McDevitt family came all the way from New Mexico, and Grandma Carol was here from Minnesota. Thank goodness everyone was here to help!
Cupcakes and everything SPRINKLES!
I think I used about 8 jars of sprinkles in all!
Pictures from our NICU days.
(What did non-creative people, like me, do before Pinterest???)
Clothesline of preemie outfits in the backyard
What do the Marsh girls do on their birthday? Take a motorcycle ride!
Must take after their Grandma!
Uncle Aaron with the birthday girls
Kinley relaxing in the backyard
Serious business... playing bean bag toss
When it was time for cupcakes, I gave Devyn hers first and we sang "Happy Birthday" to her. Kinley was either freaked out by the noise, or she REALLY didn't like our singing! Then it was Kinley's turn. She calmed own eventually, but it took her a while to warm up to the cupcake. Devyn, of course, dug right in! She must have a sweet tooth, just like her mommy!
"Why does SHE get to go first?" -Kinley
Kinley's turn for the Happy Birthday song.
Family Photo
Kinley's warming up to this cupcake idea....
Complete destruction!
After dessert, it was time to open gifts. Their interest in the gifts lasted about a minute....then they preferred to eat the cards and tissue paper instead. These girls are so spoiled! They received a red wagon, swimming pool, water table, ride-on cars, singing teddy bears, clothes, activity table, and so much more!
We just started, and Kinley is done!
They have enough vehicles for everyone who comes over now!
"Umm...who put this together? How am I supposed to drive without a steering wheel?" -Devyn
And finally, because you haven't seen enough photos....here are a few of my favorites from the girls' cake smash photo shoot:
