Vanna's First

Vanna had her 1st birthday on Friday, April 17th! I can't believe that much time has flown by so quickly. She's still my baby and to say she's a year old now sounds crazy! Because it worked out better with Daddy's work schedule, we celebrated on Sunday. Here's some pix of Vanna on her actual b-day, Friday.

She's walking all over the place now. Only a week ago she was pretty chicken and if she took a couple steps it was because we begged her to. Now it's all her idea and she's really getting around. She's so cute with her "baby-steps".

Vanna's party had a flower theme. "Come celebrate with me, among flowers so pretty, and you will soon see, I'm no longer itty-bitty" was written on the flower invitiations I made. We decorated with colorful pink flowers.

We had a few friends over to play a couple games which included: pin the bee on the flower, a guess how many jelly beans were in the floral glass jar game, a guess what flower is pinned on your back game, a balloon race game, and a flower pinata. I think the pinata was a hit. Even Vanna got a turn (sorry my pictures didn't turn out real great - I'll have to steal some from the cute ones my friends got of her).

We had cake and ice cream. Of course the cake and cupcakes were decorated with flowers too. Vanna was so cute with her cake - she was so dainty and ate it so carefully. As you can see, she loved it.

We bought her a front facing carseat, several pair of p.j.'s and I made her some hair clips (mainly just things she needed anyway-lame I know but you gotta do it while you can get away with it right?). We're buying her and Cash a swingset for the backyard for their birthdays so we didn't go too over board yesterday. We thought we'd get more of a reaction from Cash with it too so we're waiting to "present" it until his birthday - but don't tell him - it's a secret. :)These are the clips I made. I'll have to practice more, but I thought they turned out pretty cute - for a 1st timer.

We all had a great time. It was so fun celebrating our little doll. Vanna is such a sweet spirit and such a joy to have in our family. We wouldn't be complete without her. We love her to death.

Vanna's birthday also serves as a reminder to us of the so many acts of kindness we were recipients of when we had her a year ago. We struggled a bit and don't believe we could have made it without our dear family and friends - so thank you again, for your love and support in our times of need and always. We love you!