Where was MTV?

We went to Lyla's first birthday party this weekend. Unfortunately, Lyla's too young to appreciate all the effort that went into the party, but hopefully she'll feel appropriately guilty when Bri tells her about it and shows her the pictures once she's old enough.


Bri made and decorated the cupcakes as well as the "flowers" stuck in them. Aren't they adorable?




My mom made a bunch (Ha ha, bunch, get it?) of tissue paper flowers. Aren't they pretty?


Mmmm, cake! We sang "Happy Birthday," Lyla had a little icing, stuck her finger up her nose a couple times, and that was it.




Poor Lyla - so many presents, so little dexterity.


Not to worry, Bri seemed to enjoy opening the gifts on her behalf.


And as you can see, everyone, especially the McHusband, was just enthralled with watching the present-opening process.


The McHusband was more interested in the present-assembling aspect of the party.


"Thanks, Uncle McHusband!"


Here're Lyla and Owen playing with one of Lyla's musical toys. The way this girl responds to music, you'd never guess her mom's a dancer and her dad's in a band. Notice how Owen seems more interested in the pattern on Lyla's outfit. Don't worry, Nate, she has the right reaction when he touches her butt.


Speaking of Lyla's dad - Hey, Nate!


It was a great party. Can't wait to see what Bri comes up with for Number Two! Er, you know what I mean.