Happy 1st Birthday Autumn!

Autumn had the best first birthday party ever!There were twenty three people at her Saturday party in Orem. All of Autumn's grandparents and almost all of her aunts, uncles, and cousins from Jonathan's side and mine got to be there. Grandma and Grandpa Phillips shared their backyard.

The party guests were entertained and entertaining. Just ask Celeste what happened after Aunt Mandy lowered her upside down behind her head.

Uncle Brian amused family before dinner by swallowing seven cupcakes in 60 seconds. Luckily, his child was't watching!

Some guests arrived as average citizens...

And then magically transformed into birthday party maniacs! Hey Jackson, where did you get the change of clothes?

Aunt Jessica set up a ball pit in the afternoon and Cousin Kloe gave Autumn a personal ball pit-jumping lesson. Kloe was so exhausted from jumping that she fell asleep on her dad during the actual party.

Out of respect for Elmo, the pinata was not hit with a bat, but shaken until wonderful toys and candy emerged.

Could it really be- candy from heaven?!!!

The Elmo and Cookie Monster cupcakes turned out better than I thought. My neighbors babysat Autumn so I could finish them. How many different facial expressions can you count on the Elmo cupcakes?
The entire Phillips Clan had their picture taken, sans Alysa and Ray who live in New Mexico, but we'll Photoshop them in soon too!

Thanks to everyone who made Autumn feel like a princess!!!