Lexi's First Birthday Party

On Saturday, May 18th Lexi and her best buddy, Connor had a joint Mickey and Minnie Mouse party at the park.  It was quite the event and made their older siblings proud! ;)

 Some of the set-up crew at the park.

I was so lucky that Grandma, Aunt Jayann, and Uncle Paul came into town to help celebrate!

 Sarah made these adorable party-favors.

 This was the gift from my parents and from the moment it arrived, Lexi was hooked!  She wanted to cruise around everywhere with that thing and would cry if anyone attempted to pry it away from her. 

 The moms and the stars. One year olds are sooooo cute - even if they're not smiling.

 Grammy and the older siblings playing with bubbles.

 The spread.  It was all pretty delicious, too!

 The Changs and the Macbeths

 Part of the party-goers enjoying some good eats.

 Diann made the girls their Minnie Mouse dresses that were perfect for the theme - and even nailed it on Libby getting the pink version and Lexi getting the black and red.  So perfect!

 Among the activities were the traditional "Diaper Derby" - Lexi was the uncontested winner, continuing the Macbeth tradition of victory.  (Quite hilarious, actually, but her competition never even left the starting line!  Fortunately, we had her new walking toy to coax her forward - don't worry, it was not employed until AFTER her race.  We may be competitive, but we don't cheat!)

 Then it was obstacle-course time for the "big" kids.

 And water balloons for when the even bigger kids decided to give it a go.

 Brad was the first of the dads (AKA "bigger kids") to compete.  Notice Ian is primed and ready for the kill with his water balloon.

 Then it was cupcake time.  We started off with kids in hand, but soon opted for the ground to avoid a complete disaster of our own clothing, too.

 Yeah, I'd say she liked it!

 The clean, and the not-so-clean

 "Oh, Connor, I see you're not totally covered in chocolate - let me help you!"

 "Or, better yet, let me steal your cupcake and then wipe it on your pants!"

 Libby and her buddies enjoyed the cupcakes, too.

All in all, I'd say it was a GREAT first birthday party!  Can't believe my little girl is growing up so fast already!  We sure do love you, Lexi!