Photos

Props to the photographer here, perhaps they were being tempted with food?

Rayleigh and Eily went into the toy chest in search of the perfect toy.

Rayleigh and Eily having breakfast at the Kids’ Table- Kelsey’s play table from her childhood.

The best conversations are always over food- Rayleigh and Eily enjoyed a breakfast talk before the party.

If you aren’t going to put any food on the plate, I’ll just eat the plate. At least she’s a good eater.

She was placed too close to the table with napkins and plates during set up…oops.

Great Grandma and Aunt Ann enjoying the localism meal Kevin and Kelsey made for the party.

Uncle Karl, “Uncle Matt” and Daddy enjoying some fireside chat in the backyard.

Rayleigh was worn out by mid afternoon.

Great Grandma and Sleepy Rayleigh on her birthday afternoon.

Daddy and Rayleigh in the backyard during the party.

Once discovered the ribbons were just as exciting as the balloons themselves.

Rayleigh batting the balloons is hidden behind one in this photo.

Rayleigh enjoyed playing with the centerpiece balloons on Daddy’s lap.

Rayleigh’s new safety hat for bike rides with Dad, no city streets just yet.

A bike helmet for rides with daddy. Thank you Grammy.

Eily was happy to lend her help at opening a gift from Uncle Karl.

When her pace slowed down (or she got too distracted by the current present to move on) the big kids were happy to lend a hand in the unwrapping process.

A dress made especially for her by Mimi! Adorable.

Happy to have the puzzles- not so happy that they were shrink wrapped and she couldn’t touch the Moo Moos and Baa Baas.

Once she found the loose edge she was able to masterfully tear the paper off… finding the starting point was the problem.

Ripped, torn and thrown to get the paper off and reveal the goods.

At one her she was pretty proficient at getting the goods out of the bags or wrapping.

Rayleigh’s love for books was evident by the many books she received for her first birthday.