Sunday, September 1, 2013

The Morning After.


We celebrated our precious Little Lady's 1st birthday yesterday... I've spent the morning beginning to restore order... That process is never as much fun as the frenzied week of getting ready...  LOL!

Sadly, I don't have many photos of the big event... There is a lot of behind-the-scenes-business that goes on when six slabs of ribs, two large smoked chickens and a ten pound brisket evaporate with the crowd passing through the food line.  As you might imagine, getting to take photos doesn't really fit in that business... at least not for me.  I'm sure there are those who are more organized.  ;)


This kind of sweet appreciation makes such labors of love worth every moment...


But, since the frenzy is over... and, I've made a small dent in getting things back to normal (including digging through six bags of post-party trash in hopes of finding a missing silver spoon... no luck), I'm about to take a queue from our precious Little Lady earlier this week and chill awhile.


Now, isn't this a precious little face?  I'll share some of the few photos I was able to get later this week.  I hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!! 

blessings ~ tanna

30 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

she is adorable!!! :)

From the Kitchen said...

Forget the ribs and bring on the cake. Little Lady looks well pleased with all that delicious pinkness. She is beautiful.

Best,
Bonnie

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

She is so cute. Lucky, lucky grandparents.

Melissa ~ twoknitwit said...

happy birthday, little lady :)

looks like a wonderful party, Tanna, & I'm glad you took it all in instead of being glued behind your camera!

steph said...

happy birthday, precious!!!! What a great time.....and look at that CAKE!!!! Fit for a princess!!!

Annette T. said...

I love the cake! So cute and you can tell she's loving it, too. The high chair is a beautiful color. Did you redo it yourself?

Betsy Brock said...

what a huge celebration! sounds wonderful...she sure is a cutie!

California Girl said...

Two of my favorite photos from yore is my younger son at his 1st bday, in the high chair. Before pic: untouched chocolate frosted cake w/ blue ice writing & the number 1 candle. After pic: chocolate frosting all over his face.

Darling little girl w/ her pretty pink cake. Now where's the "After" pic?

podso said...

So you lived the experience rather than photographed it. You have your priorities straight. And I love your orange cup, the pink cake, the sweet nap picture, the deflating decorations, the highchair .... and I can't believe that Little Lady is one already! I was putting her at about four months! She is just beautiful!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

She is already one? Yes, they are growing up way too fast. My first one just turned 5 on the 28th. How can that be?? Leila will be three in October. Looks like your little lady had a great birthday. She is so cute!

Mereknits said...

Happy Birthday to your special little one, she looks so happy and you are a wonderful Grandmother to throw such a great party.
Hugs,
Meredith

Marie said...

Time sure does fly! Hard to imagine that she is already celebrating her first birthday. She is beautiful!
Love,
Marie

Shug said...

I love the adorable photo of her with her cake! And....that cup! I have got to have me one made....with Shug and Pops on it.
You are so right, it takes a lot of behind the scene work to make an event wonderful. I know you were thrilled to do so.
Blessing on this Holiday Weekend.
Shug

Deb said...

Oh my goodness, that last photo is the bees knees. So cute! Deb

Judy S. said...

She's one already? What a little doll!

Donna said...

OhMyHeck! Love the baby, love the high chair, love the quilt, love the cake...don't love the lost spoon.
Glad you are getting to rest for awhile now...
Love, d.

janice smith said...

Absolutely precious...every detail is just perfect! xo, janice

Chatty Crone said...

Oh my goodness that little one with her cake is so sweet - she ought to be in pictures! GORGEOUS! sandie

nanny said...

She is absolutely adorable!,,,
Yes, I'm still alive and kicking! Ha
Just don't sit at computer much! Very freeing! (Is that proper English )

Deb said...

wow that was a fast year...she is just precious....

It's Just Dottie said...

Oh how wonderful and special. God is good . So very good!!!!
Smiles, Dottie

kathy b said...

Tanna

THat pink rosey cake and that pink cheeked girl are so precious! MMMMM that line for food sounds amazing. How many did you feed??? MMMMM what's your favorite bbq sauce

Jocelyn said...

She's beautiful! What a sweet picture. Sounds like a happy day.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

These photos are so precious and she is so adorable. Loved the cake.

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Aww she is so adorable! What a true blessing. Love that cup with the saying on it...so very sweet.

Blessings to you and yours always sweet friend.

Changes in the wind said...

That is the cutest picture ever!

Christine said...

One special Little Lady.
One blessed grandma!

You don't need a lot of pictures to remember the day, especially when you have! that last one

Pondside said...

That cup - it says it all!

Betty@SouthernGrace said...

Oh my! you may have missed some pics but that one with the sweet face, beautiful cake and the pretty high chair...is priceless!!

Catherine said...

Dear Tanna, It is so much easier getting ready for an event. You energy is running and you are so excited getting all the errands and cooking, etc.. Looks like it was fun and great memories. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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