Sasha's First Birthday

I originally started this blog a little less than a year ago when I found myself bored of playing games on my iPhone, or bored of Facebook, or bored of Pinterest, while nursing my then newborn, Sasha Camille. Alas, a year has gone by and here I am, ready to post her First Birthday Bash photos. Even after one year, I still cannot believe that we have a little girl. Well, after having three boys and deciding that we were done (we honestly felt we weren't lucky enough to have a little girl), we were shocked when we found out I was pregnant and even MORE shocked when the doctor said in the delivery room, "Congratulations! You have a baby GIRL!". Seriously?! Seriously! Who is THAT lucky?! Well, we were. We ARE! This first year has been an amazing journey. Not only for myself, but for four boys that are probably almost as excited about Sasha as I am.

I don't know if any of you know me very well but, I have a particular personality. I've never quite figured out what I'm good at, well, because I kind of like everything! I was a brainiac in High School but only did 1/2 of a semester right out of High School. I then worked for J. Crew, Pottery Barn, and then Armani Exchange. I did visuals, stock, and management. Anyway, I've always liked decorating, life styling. So planning birthday parties came easily for me when it came time for the boys' parties. I was even planning five months in advance! But, when it came time for Sasha's party, my one little girl's party, I was BLANK. No ideas. Nothing. Absolutely nothing came to mind. I asked for suggestions on Facebook and nothing caught my attention. I searched and scoured Pinterest, and still nothing. One month away from her party and I finally set my foot down and decided on colors! Everything else just kind of fell into place.

There's no real theme here. And maybe if there was, it'd be a Mexican Shabby Chic party.

We had Chile Verde, Barbacoa, Frijoles A La Charra, Potato Salad, and Mexican Rice.  All homemade by my amazing mom, Aurora, except for the Potato Salad.  

That was me.  

This cazo belonged to Apa, my materal grandfather.  It was one of several that he owned and cooked with.  It is made of copper.

My little girl fell asleep while eating her lunch!

 Her bedroom is blue.

That's how convinced we were going to have another boy!

Cousin Sophia Tovar

Brother #3 Vitaly Lane

Great Grandma Betty Lane, me, and Sasha, 

right after I woke her from her nap.  

Probably not the best timing for this once in a lifetime picture!

Pan Dulce: Concha and Tortuga, Polvorones, 

Galletas con azucar y canela.

My sister Myra made the small conchas.  

And of course we had cupcakes.

Me and my Sasha.

Transformers Bounce House.  

It was mainly for her three older brothers!

Swim Time! This is my niece Aliyah Tovar.

Cousins Dominic and Anna

 Lucas Tovar and biggest brother Ethan Lane (left to right)