We had a great time at Elsie’s first birthday … we had lots of friends join us for an afternoon of chatting and eating. Elsie was a princess in her birthday outfit from Heather and Finley (who flew in to celebrate the big day). (excuse the number of photos 
Elsie in her birthday skirt, with her name on her bloomers, wondering why grammie is holding Saffie and not her.
Elsie is surrounded by fun playmates …
Kyla and Elsie
Meredith and Elsie …
Karlien and Rob
Kristin and Kai!
Kai and Karlien communicating through hand signals … Shaaaazaaam!
Boys!
Finley!
We even had greg d in the house!
Birthday’s aren’t always smiles … but hey, its her party and she’ll cry if she wants to.
and when one cousin cries, the other gives a sympathy cry
A little milk and cuddles from the grammie will do the trick
The cousins were back in business
Like father, like daughter
Fun with Grandpa, Bubbles!
Magic Straws (with Emma and Sophie!)
Mark (playing the role of Scott) throwing the baby around – she loves it!
And, of course, first cake*
After the party we were beat – elsie sat down to open a few gifts with Auntie Chloe…
Finley had some snuggles with grammie
Happy first birthday Elsie Lane!
* we say first cake, but the day before I came into the kitchen to see grandpa kevin giving Elsie her first cake ahead of the day – more of a practice round I guess.