Brooke's 1st B-Day

Brooke turned 1 on the 26th (Sunday). We had some family over for a BBQ. It was fun to see all the kids so excited to help Brooke open her presents. Funny how kids don't really care what the gift actually is... they just care about opening the gift. Luckily there were enough gifts for each sibling and cousin to open one present each... Brooke had fun playing with the wrapping paper after.


Jill and I love cupcakes instead of birthday cake.

BEFORE



Seconds AFTER



Brooke shoved that cupcake up in her face so fast that it got all in her nose... then she started to cry.


Here are the pics from Derek & Taylor's 1st B-Day... to compare. Even though Derek has frosting all over, he was much more gentle. Taylor too. Taylor gently held the cupcake and licked the frosting... Brooke on the other hand squished that cupcake all up. Crumbs were everywhere. She smashed it against her face so hard she started crying. I have a feeling it was because we didn't get our first 2 kids sweets before their 1st birthday. Brooke on the other hand has had sweets. She's tasted ice cream, brownies, cookies, etc... so she knew what she was getting and she went after it.


12 comments:

Stephanie said...

so cute!!!! Happy Birthday Brooke!!! : ) She sure is a mixture of both Derek and Taylor!!! ; )

Brown Family! said...

How cute!! :) I can't believe she is 1 already!!

Ashley said...

When I saw that first picture pop up I thought it was Derek! Holy smokes she looks so much like your other kids! She is darling and I love that she went to town on that cupcake. Wish we had been there to celebrate with you! I love that you are blogging so I can get updates on you guys. We need to plan a trip down there--maybe this fall?

jamie said...

fun to see pictures of your kids and how much they've grown. and congrats on the one on the way!

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