Baby E's First Birthday

We had a quiet little party at home for Baby E's birthday tonight. We were all so tired after our trip that we fell asleep on the floor (DH), dragged around in a semi-functional manner (AJ and me), and/or got whiny (M&M and Baby E).

Still, Baby E enjoyed opening a couple of gifts and having cake.



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M&M gave her a stuffed monkey; very soft and cute.



AJ gave her a Little People circus train, which she liked a lot.



I made a carrot cake from "The Complete Allergy Cookbook" that Baby E could have.



Since I haven't yet figured out a way to make frosting with no soy or corn (confectioner's sugar contains corn) I just drizzled a little maple syrup over it. Baby E was very excited about getting a whole piece of cake on the "You Are Special" red plate, with a candle in it.




Next time I think I'll add more sweetener to the recipe, as it wasn't quite sweet
enough.



DH and the girls sprinkled a little sugar on theirs and liked it that way.




Baby E preferred the pancakes and turkey to the cake.



Happy birthday, my darling 1-year-old girl. We love you so much!