We had her first birthday in Winona at Joe's parents house on her actual birthday...and then the one with my side the following day...here were her invites:
Anyways, so we started the morning off by going to Harmony, MN to have her pictures taken by Diane H photography.
Here are a few of our favorites that we had the photographer make into mini brag books for our family members:
After pictures it was time to get ready for her party!
Thanks to everyone who came, sent a gift, helped before/during/after the party, or simply spent this special day with us!
Loved the cakes that Kesala made! They were so beautiful and delicious!!! Her purple cake the following day was the same ombre rosettes (in shades of purple both inside and outside the cake).
Novaley and Laura
Wendy and Arran
Joe's cousin Nicole
Joe's friend Kyle
Joe's mom sewed up this onesie for her! It looked awesome! She was supposed to be wearing mint pants to go with the mint and gray theme, but the pants ended up being way too big. :( Luckily we had a pair of gray to substitute!
Loooovvving Marshall the cat
The next day we had to leave to Shakopee for her party with my side of the family and some of my friends
I made this highchair banner:
We brought out the chocolate fountain and some new purple chocolate!
My old co-worker Jamie showed up! :)
And my friend Lauren and her now fiancé! :) Novaley was fascinated with his facial hair hahah
Kayla's mom Bobbi and her sister Erin
Denny V.
The ombre purple dress I designed. I loveeedddddd it!
Opening more gifts at home
My uncle and dad cooked Peruvian food...it was sooooooo good!
Novaley and my cousin Hannah's baby
My cousins Brittney and Steven
Gave her chocolate from the fountain....what's new?? He's always giving her sweets!!!!!!!!!
Playing with one of her gifts after all the festivities
I didn't have the original thank you's that I designed and made in photoshop (myself!) since I am in MN and not on my regular computer, but here is a "preview" I downloaded from where we printed them.
Again, thanks to everyone who was able to celebrate with us! We really loved seeing everyone and are grateful to have so many people who care so much about Novaley. :)
See you next year, when she turns TWO!
