Ali's first birthday party - Day 1

I can't believe Ali is almost one. In our pre-Ali days, we loved to host. We have people over all the time. But since our baby girl has arrived, we were not able to do that much hosting anymore. Since Ali's birthday is coming up, we want to take this opportunity and have a big party to celebrate her birthday and treat our wonderful friends and family who are always there for us. The first day we have our friends and Ali's friends over at our house.

Babies took turn using Ali's high chair:

Ali: Look at these two. They are all dressed up. Yes, I am a very important baby! Uncle Ron and Aunt Maria, you guys are the best.

Actually, they were all dressed up because they had to go to a wedding. No, it's not because of you, Ali!

Aunt Mish and Baby Avery:
Cutie Sammy:

Ali's bff, Kaley:

and of course, karate baby Allison:

It was really, really hot and sunny on Saturday and all of us were melting under the sun. After lunch, we brought the pool out for the little ones to splash around. Allison had a great time playing in the cold water.

Kaley and Sammy had an awesome time too. Avery is too young to get in the water. Every baby had a terrific time....well, except for our Ali. She was so, so scared and was crying the whole time we were there.
Didn't get any better after she got back in the house either. Ali was crying bloody murder for a while.

Calm down a bit after some gentle hugging from Aunt Brenda and Uncle Carlo:

Back to playing with toys:

Let's see who can crawl the fastest! (Yes, Ali finally figured out how to crawl forward. Yay!)

The Birthday Girl!