Grace's First Birthday

Now that Grace is almost 13 months old, I guess it's time to post pictures of her first birthday :) The party was at Aunt Nancy's house, and we had sandwiches, salads, and cake!

Here you can see Kurt and Bruce on the left and Greg and Colin on the right playing Baggo. Under the awning from left to right is Amy, Nancy, Karen, Heath, JoAnn, Dillon, Julie, Lori, and Sierra.

Sierra is painting the wooden letters that spell out "Grace." I will hang them over Grace's bed when they are finished.

Sister Ella takes a turn with the brushes . . .

A pose with Mommy and Daddy . . .

Dillon and Sierra demonstrate the mini parachuters found in their goodie bags.

Lynsie and Ella monkey around on the grass . . .

Things got crazy later in the day as a streaker was discovered in the house . . .

This is the cake I made . . . since Grace loves to eat books, I made her cake into one of her favorites . . . notice the chewed corners on the original.

"Happy birthday to you . . . happy birthday to you . . ." as Sierra and Julie watch Dillon try to put a hat on Grace.

I think Grace is telling Dillon to "lay off my cupcake!"

She ate the frosting off first . . .

Then she tackled the cake part . . .

It would not be a meal for Grace if she didn't put a little of it in her hair . . .

More games after cake . . .

Grace decided to finally answer her curiosity as to where the bean bags go . . .

I think she made a discovery!

A snuggle from Mommy . . .

The hostess with the mostess, Aunt Nancy, with Ella and Grandma.

Aunt Tracey and Nonna contribute to the painting as Ella decorates a plate.

Grace opened gifts when we got home. These adorable dresses were from Karen and Colin G. and the doll was from the Guys.

This pillow pet throw was also from the Guys . . .

Ella even got gifts from the Guys . . . an apron for making cookies with Grandma and a play phone . . .

Karen L. and Brooke gave Grace these clothes and cute little elephant . . .

Uncle Dick and Aunt Toni gave Grace these clothes and camera . . . say "cheese" Grace!

Heath and Amy gave Grace her own pink sock monkey . . .

The Garretts gave Grace this wonderful beach toy set!

Thank you to everyone for coming! We hope you had fun too!