Double Birthday

Remember how Rachel and I have the same birthday?  She turned one on the 17th and I turned 26.  We had a great birthday and celebrated with a party with family.  The picture above is the birthday cake that BRANDON MADE for me; he asked me what kind of cake I wanted and I told him an "under the sea" cake (?).  My favorite part of the cake is the little tail sticking out - not only is he smart (post below), but he is creative and talented in cake decorating.  :)

I have to be honest, most of the attention was on Rachel (I guess first birthdays are a big deal?).  She had a baby einstein themed birthday and it turned out great.  I made her a cake and kept it simple - but I think the baby einstein caterpillar turned out pretty good.  She recognized it - so that's a good thing.  Also, we have been practicing blowing out a candle and she actually blew this time - she missed the candle, but it was still impressive (especially since a couple weeks ago, she would cry at the sight of a lighted candle).  She was very dainty while eating her cake and didn't make a big mess or dig in, just tasted politely.  She also didn't mind wearing a birthday princess crown from Nana.  Happy Birthday, Rachel!