Gwen 12 Month Stats

•Gwen had her 12 month checkup. She weighs 26 lbs. 2 ounces. 31 inches long.

•She is very advertous still. She is always on the move. Crawling from one end of the house to the next. And determined to climb on the stairs.

•Takes most solid foods really well. Having a hard time with meat. Must not like the texture. She does like deli ham.

•She is working on getting all four molars. The bottom two are close to being in. The top two are barely through the skin.

I started this post a long time ago and never could seem to get it finished and posted. So here are some pics I took of Gwen for her 1st Bday, in her party outfit. 

See the other posts about her Minnie Mouse 1st Bday. We think she was quite the party Diva. 

 

 

 

 

The Big ONE- Minnie Mouse Party!

 

PARTY TIME! 

 

 The 'smash' cake. I made it. I was pleased that it came out pretty good. Girly and fun, ready for smashing.  I made the little 'ONE' pendant banner. I purchased the little girl figurine off of Etsy. 

I ordered the cake from a local place. Catherine's Cakery. I gave her a sketch of my idea and she matched it perfectly! 

I made a few decorations. Two minnie head centerpieces. Pretty easy and inexpensive too!

I made some little party favor bags for the kids that came. My sister-in-law made some super cute minnie rice krispie heads (dipped in chocolate). Just like the ones from Disney World.

I made a Shutterfly book of Gwen's 1st year. Highlights of each month and little fun tidbits about her. Then I had a spot in the back for family and friends to write a quick note to her.

 

I made the pink tutu for the highchair. It was really easy. Took a little time, but a lot easier than I thought it would be. 

A banner of Gwen pics, one for each month.

Ok that is just some of the decorations. More pictures of the actual party TO COME ...

Gwen is one!

Holy cow. Seriously I can't believe that its been ONE year! We had a fun little mini party on Gwen's actual birthday. Just us and the grandparents. It was so great having my parents in town to help celebrate. Gwen had her first taste of cake. A little preview to get her ready for her big shin-dig. Then we opened some gifts. Cooper of course loved helping with that.