Day at Out of Africa

We were in the process of coming off of a very busy birthday weekend when Aunt Jen suggested a trip to Out Of Africa. With a little arm twisting we were convinced this might be a fun outing. Christopher had a blast and was able to get a camel kiss. Elizabeth, wanting to be just like big bro, held her cookie out without any hesitation and gave it to the camel as well. This was followed by a puzzled look and a desire to have her cookie back. All in all it was a great day.

Look Who's Turning 1

Big Brother never needs much encouragement to help with presents.

Mmmmmmmm, lily pad cake. Oh so yummy.

A toad cake in honor of our little toadie

First Birthday Dress

Birthday morning hair, apparently there was a party in her crib the night before.

So It's been a full year since what I affectionately call the "gelatinous blob" days. She has learned to roll, learned to crawl, almost walked, grew some teeth and some hair. We have gone to the beach, eaten sand and spent many a day in the backpack visiting new sites. She has spent a year exploring her world through most of her senses and shows no sign of slowing down. Yes my little girl is 1!!!!!!!!! I am so blessed to even be making this post, and thank the Lord every day for both of my children. So here we go. Cake, presents and parties, oh my.