My little one is ONE! The big numero uno. No longer a baby. A walking, talking (well, babbling), toddler. And since this is a gigantic milestone for both of us, I thought I’d share some photos of the big event.

It was really a whole weekend affair with a fun party on Saturday and then a private celebration with just us on the actual Big Day. Of course, in preparation of the festivities, Juliet cut a tooth, drooled like a Saint Bernard, broke into a teething rash, and fell on a box of Legos giving her a bruised cheek. Perfect.

So here goes, Juliet’s first birthday celebration. And yes, I’m a crazy person who actually makes my own birthday banners and cooks my own birthday cake and cupcakes—with perfectly cut-out baby heads on top of them. There were also two smash cakes, one for each event. Like I said, I’m nuts.

And for the book lovers among you, you’d be happy to know she received some lovely books for her birthday including: Baby Giggles, Jamberry, Tickle Time, and Little Miss Austen Pride & Prejudice. Happy Birthday Little One!