Happy Birthday to me!

It's my birthday, it's a party! It's my birthday, it's a party! Well it was my birthday. I am one! Woo Hoo! I didn't really get what a birthday was. We had donuts for breakfast on my actual birthday and went out for pizza for dinner. I like to eat so that was great. We went to a park after eating - lots of fun swinging, walking and climbing around the play equipment. A good day all around!

Of course there was a party and presents too, but that was on the weekend. Since it was my first birthday, I didn't know what this whole party thing would be like. Grandma came on Friday. She watched us while Mom ran errands to get ready for the party. The next day I really started figuring out there was a party. I woke up from my nap and Grandpa and Susan were there along with Aunt Deb, Uncle Tim, Sam, and Kayla. Pretty soon Grandma was back and Nanny got there. Eventually Uncle Greg rolled in. I really wanted Mommy to hold me, but she kept disappearing so then I would forget that I wanted her to hold me. We had some good stuff for lunch. Daddy made some really good chicken and I ate some sweet potato fries, and fruit. Yum yum! After lunch, Mommy put this thing on the table that appeared quite yummy. It was in the shape of a one and I just couldn't help but put my hands in it. My cake was a cupcake cake so I was able to grab one and dig in. Holy cow! I L.O.V.E. me some cupcakes! The party got even better - I got a bunch of presents! Books, tub toys, a rocking horse, a stroller, money, piano, airplane (the pilot is a girl - girl power!), a dress. Great stuff!

Gosh so beyond my birthday we have been having some plenty of fun. Graham shared with you our Easter activities. This was my first Easter so quite the experience - I didn't really get that whole egg hung thing, but it was still fun.

Mommy got my pictures taken right after my birthday. Mommy was really pleased with how they turned out. The photo shoot was super easy. It was outside and I just got to be me. It was a beautiful day too. The weather has been C.R.A.Z.Y. lately. A nice day, then a hot day, then a cold day. On one hot day, Daddy and Mommy hooked up the frog sprayer. Graham and I ran through it and Daddy even ran through the spray. It was kind of fun!

A couple weeks ago we all went to this big arena and sat in these cramped seats. Graham and I didn't know what was going on. Pretty soon our friends from Sesame Street were on stage. It was a great show! It did get a little long - I fell asleep before it was over. We ate lunch downtown so it was quite a fun day!

Daddy and Mommy always comment on how I like to eat. I don't know what the big deal is. A girl likes to eat - what of it?

Graham, Mommy, and I went to Grandma's house the other week. The weather was beautiful for playing outside. As soon as we got there, we went down to the shed. I wanted to sit on Grandma's mower. We were outside later and I trotted off to the shed to climb up on the mower. I can't quite get up there on my own. We didn't get to ride it until later in the day. I had no intentions of giving up my turn, but Mommy took me off so Graham could have a turn. That guy always has to butt in. We had a fun visit playing outside and eating cupcakes!

Well Graham will probably have his spin on some of our activities, plus he can update you on some of our more recent fun!