Mikayla's First Birthday

It meant so much to us that we were able to spend Mikayla's first birthday together as a family of three.  We kept her party a very small family get-together and very simple.  It was a great day, and not only did we enjoy watching how much fun Mikayla had, but it was also a treat to see our family enjoying her so much as well.  We started the day like any other...

Then the guests and a few presents arrived.  Our curious little one didn't waste a second trying to figure out what the new additions in our living room were.  What was inside the presents was OK, but Mikayla's favorite part was definitely the tissue paper.

Mikayla really liked spending time with each of the guests.

 

Grandma V

Her Uncle Tyler took such good care of her on her birthday, and she adored him!

Aunt Liz and Vince

Grandma and Grandpa Davis

Can you spot one of Brian's favorite gifts?  Every girl needs a pink NC State onesie and matching skirt, right?

After presents and lunch, we moved on to the best part...cake! 

Brian and I made a cookies and cream cake and a special cupcake just for the birthday girl

With a little bit of coaching from Daddy and Uncle Tyler, Mikayla decided that it would be OK to dive right in to her cupcake.

 

Of course she needed to reach for her whole milk to wash it all down.

In so many ways it feels like we just met our little girl, but in so many other ways, it feels like we have known her forever.  We are continually amazed by how much she is growing and changing before our eyes.  Can't wait to see what is next in the years to come.   Happy Birthday, Mikayla Tamir.  You are such a big girl!