Last Saturday, our friends’ daughter Ellie had a birthday party celebrating her first birthday! They held such a beautiful party, with adorable decorations and delicious food! Here are some pictures of all the birthday fun. ♥

The beautiful spread for Ellie's first birthday party! ♥
The lovely spread for Ellie’s first birthday party! ♥

 

Beautiful Korean rice cake for Ellie's first birthday!
Beautiful Korean rice cake for Ellie’s first birthday!

 

Delicious cupcakes for a Dr. Seuss-themed party!
Delicious cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake for a Dr. Seuss-themed party!

 

Ellie's first birthday!
The birthday girl with her cake!

 

21 month old Mio
21 month old Mio, taking in all the excitement. She was a little overwhelmed by all the people and refused to leave my lap for the first half of the party.

 

Ellie chose the trumpet. Future musician! 
For the Doljanchi tradition, Ellie chose the trumpet. Future musician!

 

21 month old Mio and 1 year old Ellie
Mio and Ellie meet for the first time.

 

Ellie is weirded out by Mio sticking everything in her mouth
Ellie looks concerned and a little weirded out from seeing Mio sticking everything in her mouth. “Seriously? Shouldn’t you have outgrown that by now?” lol

 

Love that gaze.

 

Mio hanging out with Ellie and Ellie's Daddy
After a while, Mio started warming up to everyone, especially Ellie’s Daddy.

 

Ellie and Mio
Cutiepies!

 

Showing Ellie a duck.
Trying to get a smile out of the birthday girl.

 

Madison girlfriends!
Madison girlfriends! I can’t believe it’s been almost twelve years since we went to high school together.

 

Thank you so much to the Hwang family for inviting us to be a part of such a special day! Happy birthday sweet Ellie ♥