Zella's 1st Birthday!

Zella turned the big '1' in March and we had a little party to celebrate. Usually, in Tongan culture there is a big celebration, but we decided to keep it small and to keep it mostly family.

The party was at the park and we had a 'Bugs and Butterfly' theme! First we had all her family and friends decorate their own butterfly sugar cookie and add all the sparkles and gummi worms it could hold!

Zella, of course, needed to taste test her cookie to make sure it was up to her standards! Next the kids went on a bug hunt. Each had their own bug catcher and bug net and they went through the park searching for butterflies, 'bubble' bugs, 'sixlet' inchworms, and other fun bug treats!

Finally, Zella had her first piece of real birthday cake. I made this cake just for her so she could dive right in. She didn't go too far because she was caught up in the frosting.

And the creme de la creme.... a birthday kiss! How cute!