Party Time!

Last weekend we celebrated Harper's first birthday!  We had a small gathering of friends and neighbors over to the new house for sandwiches, cookies and outdoor games.  I made a light lunch of small sandwiches, chips, pretzels, veggies, fruits and lots of sweet treats.  I even made sugar cookies decorated with an "H" (like I did for E's bday) and we borrowed a bounce-house from a neighbor for the kids.  Everyone hung out back, played on the swing set, chatted, ate, jumped in the bounce-house and sang to the birthday girl.  Though she looooved the singing, she wasn't very interested in the cake.  She did, however, manage to get icing in her hair and all over the highchair, but hardly any went into her mouth.  After a quick bath and outfit change she was back in the middle of things enjoying all the company.  Our friend Megan was here visiting for the weekend, so she was a huge help with watching the kids and the set-up/clean-up of the party.  Overall, it was a great party and went over without any major snags.  It was great sharing the new house with everyone and I think Harper had a blast!