Lily's Birthday!!!!!!! Our Little Girl is ONE!!

We got Lily a toy box for her birthday. She was helping Daddy put it together.

NOVEMBER 16, 2008
Lily Jo Elsbury is One!!!!

Lily was dedicated to the Lord at church on her birthday morning. Pastor Gordon did a wonderful job and Lily was definitely showing off for the congregation. It was so neat to see my old church family look at us with big smiles. I truly feel like our family is loved and they would all help us in any way we needed.

Our families (minus John and Laurie) all came to our house for Lily's birthday party. I loved having everyone there. Matt and I haven't been hosts to both of our families before. It was nice. I was stressed about my potato soup, but it turned out alright. Matt made his famous chili and we had cake and ice cream.

Landon enjoyed his back rub from Grandma Nancy.

Maverick, Delanie, Caden, Sydney, Maguire, Lily

Aunt Eliza got a great idea to rake the leaves for Matt. The kids had a great time throwing leaves at her and at each other. Sydney and Lily even enjoyed sitting in the leaves. They let the big kids cover them up to their necks. It was pretty cute.

"How old are you?"

I don't have pictures of Lily opening her presents, but I am sure Aunt Gigi has plenty. :) She is a spoiled little girl and got more than enough great things. Thank you everyone!!!!

One gift was her little Bee from Grandpa and Grandma W.

Lily and Sydney are so much fun to watch. They try to babble to each other and even give each other kisses. We are working on sharing! ha ha

Since Lily loves Oasis so much, I thought a dog cake would suit her well.

Lily had not taken an afternoon nap, so she was really tired when it came to cake time. She did not want to reach into the cake herself, so I put the frosting on my finger and she loved that. She managed to get herself very messy.

All day, I thought back to one year ago at that time. Matt and I were walking the halls to the hospital all day on Friday, November 16th. Around 5:00 I finally went into labor when my water broke. At 9:22 pm our lives were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. We loved her instantly. I never thought I could love her more than I did that moment. Well, it is a year later and I love her even more!!!!

Lily Jo Elsbury
11-16-07 @ 9:22 pm
9 lbs. 1 oz.
20.5 inches

Daddy and Mommy's first picture with Lily

Mully loved Lily. We miss Mullen so much. This picture is of Mullen the day after she was born.

Here is a great picture of Uncle John and his boys admiring the different facial expressions that Lily had. Its amazing how she had all of them around her little finger. Oh, how time flies. Our family has changed a lot this last year.
We all have a precious angel in heaven watching over us now. He says hello to us in the morning with the bright sun and good night with the bright moon.

We love you Mully!