The Traveling Times of the Torri Family: Elias' 1st Birthday Party

We finally celebrated Eli's 1st birthday. We planned a low key party for family. That morning we had Lachlan's 4th birthday party. Eli was napping for the first half of Lachlan's party so Liam went over with out me and Poppy came over to help me. She really wanted to help me make the cookies. So we got to work on the cookies. She was great at helping me poor all the stuff in the mixer. Her favorite part..... licking the paddle and spoon. I sure to love this little girl!

Licking the paddle!

Next came the spoon.

We were super excited that Cathy and Brain came to the party. Plus they brought Katelyn! We made Chris hold her for awhile so her girl cooties would rub off on him.

Chris and Katelyn!

Liam wanted to use my camera for some picture taking. He thought it was the best. He needs to work on his skills but it is super cute to see him exploring!

Chris trying to make Eli stay still.

This is also Liam's handy work.

We themed all the food around the Paddington Bear books. We has seasalt popcorn, "Brown's" sugar cookies, Paddington Bear cookies (teddy grahams), orange marmalde sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, PB& strawberry jam, and ice tea.

Liam was so excited that Linda came. He loves Linda dearly. She bought Liam a new storybook bible. It is now his beloved book. He immediately asked her to read to him. Thankfully Linda is always up for some story time.

Liam and his Linda!

The birthday boys scoping out his presents.

Liam so desperately wanted to "help" open Eli's presents. We decided that we would do presents before dinner and cake. Liam was a great helper since all Eli wanted was the bows and paper.

Liam helping Eli

Eli playing with paper.

Going after the bows.

He loved the paper.

Presents.

Liam helping Eli choose which ones to open at that moment.

CAKE!!! Liam was very insistent on the Paddington Bear theme. It was very hard to choose a cake idea. Paddington Bear is not easy to come by these days.

Singing happy birthday.

Elias was a bit hesitate on the cake at first. He didn't know what to make of frosting. Once he figured it all out, it was love!!!! I made an orange cake with chocolate frosting. I choose orange because Paddington bear loves orange marmalade. Apparently so does Elias!