First Birthday Pictures

We took Lyla to Portrait Innovations to get some 1st Birthday pictures. She was such a good girl, especially considering we had a very long wait. Aunt Mimi and Nana were there to help, thank goodness!

Our Pink Party Dress

Lyla's Birthday Party Outfit

Showing everyone she is "One".
A trick her cousin, Mazi, taught her on her birthday!The END

Lyla's First Pep Rally

Nino and I took Lyla to her first Pep Rally. She was so excited to see all the kids and listen to the band. My girl loves a show! She was clapping and dancing to all of the songs. The girls did a great job! Since Trenton is a senior I have been attending a lot of BHS functions again but this time it is so much fun to share with Lyla. She may not end up a Bulldog, but she will always be one at heart!

One Year Old

October 4th, 2008 seems like just a few weeks ago, not an entire year! Now don't get me wrong, there have been some looooong days, but as a whole the year flew by. I can't believe that tiny baby we brought home is now a walking (sort of), talking (a ton) little girl. We made it a whole year without any major mishaps (an accomplishment for mom) and a lot of fun adventures. I can't imagine life without our Lyla. She brings us so much joy, pride and especially love.

So Happy First Birthday, Lyla bug! We love you more every day!
Pretty Party Dress

Opening gifts at Nana's

Another NEW Car! Lyla loves to drive

Lyla loves the Birthday Song
Clapping for her singersBIG Bite
Nostrils full of cake
Mommy, Daddy, Lyla and NinoPoppa, Aunt Mimi, Mommy, Daddy, Lyla and Nana

Lyla's 1st Birthday Party

We celebrated Lyla's First Birthday on Saturday, October 3rd, a day early, so that out-of-town family and friends could celebrate with us. I decided on a jungle theme since Lyla is a "Wild One". It turned out perfectly! The decorations were super-cute and Lyla had a wonderful time! There are a lot of pictures, but come on, you only have a first birthday once, so humor this proud mom!

Lyla's Invitation

The Welcome Table - Aunt Haylee made all her cute signs

Photo mat for guests

Jungle Queen's Throne

Cake Table
Lyla's Birthday Plate
Flowers from Daddy
Backdrop hand painted by a family friend just for Lyla
Lyla' s Birthday outfit - Made by Nino
Table One
Table TwoTable ThreeTable Four
Drink & Snack Table
Jungle Mix Station - Please Feed the Animals"
Water Bottles with Lyla Labels
Family PictureLyla and Mommy
Aubrey, Dylan & Kooper
Aubrey & Bryn
Making Animal PuppetsMy best friend Brandi Brown & her Brown BearParty Hat!Time for CakeFirst Bite is the BESTBoth Hands
Sharing with NanaOpening GiftsGig 'em Aggies! - Thanks TylerLyla's first CarLyla LOVES babiesLyla with her cousins, Mazi & Gage