Ella's first birthday celebration yesterday included all the elements necessary for a successful party. A gorgeous birthday girl, great setting, party goers from all age groups, and all excited about sharing the fun, great food, champagne and thrilling present openings. The exciting announcement by Erin of her wedding date for next year (April) added to the drama.
Ella loved all her new designer head gear which looked a treat with her first grown up girl's Oobi dress from Ros & Pete at Sandy Beach.
It would not have been the thrilling party it was without A. & O. who contributed age and experience to the present unwrapping, a running commentary on all proceedings and appreciative consumption of the great birthday cakes on offer after our brunch. Little A. did a couple of renditions of his famous version of Frere Jacques with Papa.
After everyone had gone home Ella changed into her new birthday tracksuit (thank you Maxie) and "kicked back" for a while on the couch with fluffy dog.
The Tolo shape sorter was a favourite on the day, especially when it showed potential to be designer headgear too.
Happy first birthday Ella!
2 comments:
Was looking forward to this post Judy, and what a treat to get some video! Your technical know-how is starting to exceed my own. Who knows how long I will be able to conceal this unhappy truth from my employers.
Lovely photos as always. A mixture of feelings looking at them from me; joy, amusement, sadness, hunger. Mm cake. Miss everyone. x
Ella said......
Well..That will be the last time that hopeless present opener upper will be hired. I could tell right from the first look at her that she would be useless. I just had to walk away.
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