Jersey and Rocky Top

Perfect time of year for a quick trip home. The fall leaves were just gorgeous in Madison. I spent a week there for work and then headed to TN for 36hrs with the family and my amazing girlfriends. What a super fast and super wonderful weekend. We can't wait to get back in 2 weeks!!

Trick or Treat with my lil' Penguin

This year for Halloween Carolina and her little friends decided to get together for a play date and dress up to celebrate. Such cuties! and while a Penguin seemed like the cutest little idea..... wow- I certainly didn't think about her yanking the hood and feet off non-stop. Overall super cute, but maybe next time a little more comfy attire for a 1 year old. And how precious are her little friends?

love this- the penguin learning to walk!

her friends- the ladybug, pumpkin and little fairy

yes! she kept her head on for 1 quick shot! sunglasses for the road and all!!

with momma tiger

You Are My Sunshine!

We had so much fun throwing this big bash for the Birthday Girl! We held a "You are my Sunshine" theme party, full of lots of yellow and orange, on the terrace. Despite a week of bad weather, there was sunshine! BBQ and Lemonade Bar on the top terrace and the Sweets bar and play area on the lower deck. It came together perfectly! Carolina was joined by 15 of her closest little friends and many of our friends. It was quite a crowd! and we loved it!! Ricardo of course did a great job with a themed play list and with the help of Pinterest and Grammy- Carolina was decked out to the fullest! Though it looked a little ehhh.... the smash cake was a huge hit for both C and her little friends (no sugar, whole wheat flour, apple sauce, bananas, cream cheese and vanilla). I'm sure she'll forever remember her 1st Birthday!! =)

inside Sweets Table

C's healthy smash cake



Candy Bouquet

The Stats!

Downstairs kid snacks

Lemonade Bar to accompany the BBQ



Getting ready for her guests!



Kiddos in the swimming pool

attempt at a group shot

This was pretty much her "shocked" look the whole cake session

digging in!

Our sweet little sunshine!

Showing off her new walking skills

with a little help from mama and papa

Opening the gifts- a group effort

Celia- my best friend for life (This is Javi and Ani's20 month old daughter)