and this year she is this sweet happy girl!
On Saturday, September 22nd we had her 1st birthday party! We were going to have it outside, but it was too windy, so last minute, we just had it at our house. It worked out fine and it was great! I had such a fun time planning "Penelope's Pink Pumpkin Party." Lucy and I painted pumpkins earlier in the week and I made some pumpkin cookies and cakes. For the entire week leading up to her party Lucy would ask "is it Penelope's Pumpkin party yet?" It was so sweet to see how excited she was for it and how much she wanted to help prepare for it too. (She also REALLY appreciated all of Penelope's new toys) :) One of the first presents we opened was some princess Little People from Aunt Shannon and Uncle Drew, as soon as Lucy saw them she exclaimed, "ooohhh, but we can share together, right?!" :) It's a good thing Penelope doesn't mind sharing her new toys just yet!
Penelope got loads of great gifts, but one of the most special gifts was a gift from Great Aunt Susan. Susan gave her a very special quilt that was made with squares from her Mother's (Marcus's grandmother's) sewing room. As you probably remember, we named Penelope, Penelope Helen, after his grandmother, so having this quilt, with pieces that his grandma saw with her own eyes (we aren't sure if she sewed them herself or not) - makes it so special. I bet she never imagined those pieces would be on a quilt that is used to keep her great granddaughter warm at night. I know she would love it.
Here are a few pics from the party!
So, Happy Birthday Sweet Penelope - Happy Birthday to you! You are such a gift to us and we thank God for you everyday! Mommy, Daddy and Lucy love you to pieces. You have brought us so much joy
XOXO
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