The Cutest Pumpkin in the Patch Turns ONE

The cutest pumpkin in the patch turned one with the most perfect first birthday party.  All of the special people in Carter's life were invited, and we had a house full celebrating our girl's big day.  We had potato soup, chili, hotdogs and all the toppings for lunch.

 The dessert table was the best part of the food.  Granny Katherine made her yummy fried pies.  Amma and Granny Martha made the mini pecan pies, which were a huge hit.  A Robinson party wouldn't be complete without cupcakes from Parcells, and I made caramel apples on a stick, fall mix, s'mores bars and pumpkin shaped sugar cookies.  I also had the bright idea to make Carter's smash cake in the shape of a pumpkin by myself...from scratch.  The icing wasn't perfect, but it actually looked like a pumpkin and Carter LOVED it!  However, I do not have plans to take up cake decorating...at least not in my near future!

Decorating for Carter's Pumpkin Patch was so fun!  I think I bought pumpkins in Florida, North Carolina, Washington and Tennessee...at TJMaxx, of course!  My TJMaxx bill for September wasn't as fun as the shopping, but definitely worth it!  

I can't thank our guests enough for making Carter's day so special.  When guest travel from Kentucky and Georgia, I am so appreciative for the girls.  Everyone left with the tastiest Caramel Sea Salt Popcorn, and the kiddos took home mini pumpkins and paint.  I'm sure they were all painted beautifully!

Carter didn't love all of the people, but she didn't hold back at cake time.  We sang "Happy Birthday" and she dug right into her smash cake.  She was adorable!!!  She clapped, ate, played and finally stood up in the high chair showing off her little pumpkin booty.  The high chair was mine from when I was a little girl and the one Charley used at her first birthday...I love sharing such special things with my girls.

Opening presents was so fun for Craig and I.  Carter pretty much played with one toy, which was the remote from Diana and Kari, and that is all.  She got so many sweet gifts including a Flit and Flitter outfit and shoes from Amma and Granddad, boots from Uncle Justin, Plaid Rabbit gift certificate from Diana and Kari, a cute book and princesses from the Artley's, her first baby doll from the Springer's, a fun toy from LuLu, a Giggle Moon outfit and toy from the Yates' crew, and tons of other super cute things that I just can't remember them all....or find the paper that I used to write Thank You notes.  

Since the Easter morning when we told Charley she was going to be a big sister, we couldn't wait to welcome our little pumpkin into the world.  Life this past year with Carter has been such a joy.  She is such a delight to be around, and I just cannot wait to see what the world has in store for this precious child.  Happy 1st Birthday Baby Girl...you are loved more than words could ever express.  

Carter's Monthly Photo Sessions - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

My quote from Charley's monthly photo sessions was, "it only takes one!"  So true with Carter...we were lucky to get one good...most bad...a few ugly!

I think this one shows how Carter really feels about these monthly photo sessions!

Carter's 12 Month Photo Session

365 days...12 months...1 year...no matter how you break it down, it simply goes by too fast.  Our precious little pumpkin hit her 12 month milestone with a big smile on her face.  She has been the happiest, in-to-everything, mess-making, bath-loving, stingy-with-kisses, jabbering, food-loving baby!  Everyone says that each child is different, and that couldn't be more true than with Carter and Charley.  I love that they both have their own quirks and personalities, at least for now.  I'm sure that will come back to bite me in the future.  For now, I'm going to enjoy this sweet age filled with laughter, tears, snuggles, very little sleep, lots of laundry, spot-treating, delicious smells, and surprises, while thanking God throughout each day for the blessing of being Carter's Momma.  Her first year is over, and my heart is full....and so are my eyes...with tears...I love you Carter Lynn and cannot wait to see what God has in store for you.

Gentry Farms 2015

Carter's first trip to Gentry Farms didn't start off on the right foot, because she fell down the stairs right before we were planning to leave.  She was so upset, but only ended up with a tiny bruise.  I think Daddy was more upset than anyone else, but we all recovered by the time we got to Franklin.  The girls had so much fun this year.  Charley just loves going to Gentry Farms and did all of her "favorites" including the playgrounds, barn maze, and tire swing.  We ran into the Artley's, so Sam and Charley got to run wild together for a little bit.  We took our annual pictures in all of my "favorite" spots, bought tons of pumpkins and even did the big maze this year.