It's My Party and I'll Sleep if I Want To

Well Samantha celebrated the big "one month" last Friday night. It is hard to believe she has been here a month already. Her one month birthday was the perfect excuse for Mommy and Daddy to throw the doors open to their house and patio and have a cook-out to mark the occasion.

It was a star studded affair complete with burgers, tater tots, drinks, and birthday cake. Stars included WaWa, PaPaw, the Pierce's, the Jewett's, and the Brandon. Our neighbors from across the pond, Joan and Jim, sent their wishes from across the fence even though they were hosting their own gala.

Fun was had by all . . . . even though Samantha chose to sleep thru most (all) of the festivities.

In a very unpopular move . . . . Daddy chose to shove Samantha's hand in the cake. In my defense, it was technically Samantha's cake and you have to admit it made for a cute picture!

Amy and Jenny showing Samantha her cake before Daddy shoved Samantha's hand in it

Samantha with Carly . . . Carly and Samantha have really hit it off during her first month

Daddy's baby book made an appearance at the party . . . everyone is shocked at how much Samantha looks like her Daddy in his baby pictures (for Samantha's sake let's hope she grows out of it)

We had an elaborate spread of burgers, tots, cookies, cake, AND plastic plates! I don't think the Food Network will be asking us to film a show anytime soon!

Samantha's buddy Garrison showed up to party. In a sign of things sure to come, Garrison is keeping a watchful eye on Samantha

We couldn't even get Samantha to wake up to open presents. This cute little number came from Morgan (one of WaWa's 2nd graders who had met Samantha earlier in the week). Samantha loves to sport hats!

Just in case we ever get confused on which burp cloth is Samantha's . . . WaWa and PaPaw got Samantha her very own monogrammed burp cloth in pink and green (to match Samantha's room). As you can see, Samantha is pretty excited!