One!

Last weekend, we invited my family over for a small birthday party for Alba. It seems like this year has went by so fast and I am amazed at how that little baby who was born just a year ago is now this talking, walking and laughing little person with her very own personality. 

Some preparations:

 

The table is set (I feel I have to point out that I've made the table!)

The guests waiting for Alba to wake up from her nap.

When she got up she seemed very confused by all the people who had managed to sneak in while she slept.

 She woke up a bit more after getting her first present.

She was still too sleepy to open anything, but fortunately Inara came to the rescue.

 

Cake!

Inara was coaching Alba on how to blow her candle out and ultimately helped her do it. 

Alba said no to the hat, but I figure it's only about 30 years off. My uncle figures he's funny. 

 

A smile at last!

And now, she's about yey big: