Sunday, September 28, 2008

Ava's First Birthday!

Ava turned one on August 14, 2008. Since Ava's birthday fell on a Thursday, the three of us played at home, and looked forward to Ava's big birthday party on Saturday.

No birthday would be complete without a birthday cake, so we got Ava a pink cake with baloons on it, along with her first candle. As you can see, the cake was probably large enough for 6-8 adults, but Ava demolished it all by herself.

After taking a bath and getting all the icing off her hands, face, and hair, Ava got to open up some of her presents.

As expected, Ava enjoyed playing with the giftwrap and the plastic doodads that came with the toys as much as the toys themselves.

Saturday, August 16 was the big day with friends and family coming over for a backyard bbq.

Balloons were a must.

As were cupcakes.

Ava was a little camera shy when her cupcake came out and everyone sang for her.

But she was very excited when it came time to opening presents. Given the many toys she received we've taken to opening something new every week or two so that she always has something new to play with, and she isn't overwhelmed with all the new toys at once.

Thanks to everyone for coming, and for those of you who weren't able to make it, thanks for all the cards and well-wishes.

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