My Birthday

Micaela's 1st Birthday Party

This year went by so fast and we were so excited to celebrate with  our family and friends. We debated on where to have the party but quickly we decided that Abuelita's house would be perfect. I was a bit overwhelmed with the end of year stuff to even think about making decorations and everything I wanted on Etsy was going take to long to deliver and just be so expensive. Cora suggested I hire her sister Megan to make stuff and help me plan. I am so glad I hired her! She did such a cute job with the colors and decor! She even came that day to help set up. I wanted turquoise and pink and some butterflies. Easy enough...right! Here is Micaela's 1st birthday celebration!

The custom made tiered table cloth was my favorite! I cant wait to reuse that!

Smash cake from Beckers and Megan made the banner.

I always wanted photo banner...and the pinwheels we such a cute touch.

Center pieces were hand made by Meg!

                       

                              Colorful vases added so much.....Cant believe she made all these cute flowers.

The kids loved the candy! The toile and butterfly was so sweet.

Cupcakes and cookies were from Becker's and I loved them!

Charla Blue took her 1 year photos so I was happy Megan framed them  for the gift table.
The MJP from my sister Vero keeps on being re-used! haha

Cute little banner

Dennis and I arrived super early to set up. We had already made two weekend visits to drop everything off. We rented tables, the big grill and the canopy. Megan and Ivette were there to help and it was a true team effort. The boys helped with all of the balloons. My Mom made the rice, beans, and salsas and bought tons of meat. Food was so yummy! I was so thankful my mom did so much. My mom- in law made her delicious fruit salad which everyone loved and they brought a big veggie tray and desserts for the table. The decorations took so much longer than we thought but the party was from 12:00- 4pm so we made it. A little crazy but thats expected when hosting so many people. I was truly impressed that everyone arrived on time. It was a beautiful day and we were ready to party. 

My Dad and the spread. My Mom made delicious salsa and Mom P amazing fruit! 

Taco lady but we bought all of our own meat etc. They just grilled for 5 hours for $200. 

The jumper was a hit with the kiddos...from jumporama.

oh and a hit with the adults. Ian was cracking us up!

Micaela with her namesake... "Paaaa-pa"...she says it so cute. 

The guys enjoying the day.

Our friends are family. Love them.

THANK GOD FOR GRANDMA's....life is so much easier because of them! Micaela's are the BEST!

Sissy's! 

So happy they came!!! Megan, Cora, Charla, Lisa...Love them all!

The Crew. We keep growing.

Micaela loves Auntie Laura and Aunt Tina..they hung out with her in the jumper. Flynn makes her laugh to pieces,.

My Perez family...the keep it real.

   Micaela was so happy the entire party. She slept until about 12:30 so it was perfect timing. She hung out with her Grandma Debi especially...but everyone held her and she gave lots of smiles. After food, jumping, and chatting we did the cake at about 3:30. Micaela wanted nothing to with it....that will change! haha I honestly got so emotion with everyone that we love singing together. So many loving and supportive family and friends make being parents so much better.

Her banana cake was untouched by her! haha

She got a little scared with everyone singing.

Trying to blow the candle. I know what my wish is for her.

My loves.

Dennis was so awesome throughout the whole preparation and during the party. It felt like a whirlwind and as if we didnt get enough time with anyone but I think that always happens. He was given me orders as to when to cut the cake and do the pinata. haha. The pinata was Micaela's favorite part! She watched all the kids and counted...tee..tee. Her madrina Kitty held her and she had a blast. After that most of the guest left. My family and in-laws stayed and we opened all the presents. She got so much cute clothes from everyone. Her Aunt Kitty and Uncle Paul bought her beautiful Janie and Jack clothes and her Grandparents bought her the car seat that I wanted. Micaela and her Abue gave an awesome performance to Tao Tao...her absolute favorite song. haha. The whole family loved it!

Micaela's 1st birthday party was so fun! I wish I would have had more time to chat with everyone but that is never the case. It was exhausting but well worth it to get everyone together to celebrate our beautiful little girl.  These past two years have been filled with so much love from all of my friends and family. Micaela brings so much happiness to our lives and I cant wait for more birthday parties!

Visiting Cowboy and Mamalita

 This was Micaela's first trip visiting her Abuelito's house. My mom had all my Aunties and cousins over to meet her. I think Micki tummy was hurting pretty bad..and she was a little over whelmed with everyone because she cried lots..but it didnt matter because everyone still got to hold her and love on her! We also sang Happy birthday to my Beautiful Mama!!

Cowboylito was the first to greet her! He was soo excited.

The tears started here...poor baby.

Sebastian and Adrian visited from Oregon.

With her Uncle Jimmy.

The kids being silly. 

Michele's Turns 32

The girls went out to celebrate Michele's birthday tonight. We went to a sushi dinner in Redondo Beach. It was fun catching up with everyone and the food looked delish. I have to go back when I can eat raw stuff! I always feel like Michele is such a selfless person who puts others first..she was so concerned with her niece's first birthday, John birthday coming up and even planning a shower for Dennis and I that she forgets that she is having a birthday. I was glad Sharyl planned a little night out because after all she does for everyone the least we could do is take her to dinner. I honestly cant believe how fast time flies...I can honestly say I consider her to be like a sister. We talk daily and ask each other for advice and just chat about silly things. I call her on my drive home and it makes my time go quickly. I can count on her for anything and trust her and I hope she feels the same. I cant say it enough but I am so glad she is my sister in law. Happy Birthday Michele!!