My 1st Birthday Party!

Even though I dont turn 1 until Thursday, we celebrated my birthday this weekend. We wanted to have the party in a park so all my friends could have something to do. Well Sunday morning we woke up to RAIN! Mommy and Daddy were a little nervous. The weather report said that it would clear up by 12 noon and be partly cloudy. So we decided to stick with our plans.

Mommy and Daddy went a little early to set up. The sun was out, but the wind was blowing. And blowing. And blowing. It took them 30 mins to tape down 8 table cloths. Mommy couldn't decorate the way she wanted to because the wind was SO bad.

All of my friends showed up and they were COLD! Everyone still had a great time, but we were a bit chilly. After I enjoyed my cake, Mommy sent me home with Grandma so I could get out of the cold. I was really cranky and tired. But I had a GREAT time. All my friends showed up and were good sports about the cold weather.

Me and my Daddy

Pushing my walker toy that Mommy and Daddy got for me.

See my shirt? Mommy special ordered this for me

"Birthday Girl 1 Alexis"

All my friends playing at the park

Sammy helping me across these fun steps

Daddy, cousin Mike and Uncle Nick

Daddy and I playing on the slide

Uncle Curtis and me
Look at how cute my cake was. Mommy put my picture on it!!!!
Here is my special seat. They decorated my chair! How cute is that?
Grandma sitting with her friends. They were FREEZING!

Silly Uncle Nick... he was playing on the toys just like all the kids!

Me and my cousin Claire. We really like to play together!

Once we got home I got to open all of my presents. Look at all the fun toys that I got. I also got a lot of pretty clothes. I cant wait to wear them!

My Little Cake

This was my favorite part of the day. I got to FINALLY taste some delicious cake.

Mommy just took off my clothes so I wouldn't get my pretty shirt dirty. (I was SOOOO cold)

Look.... Mommy decorated my chair. There were all sorts of fun things to pull off.
My first taste. I wasn't sure about this gooey stuff on my fingers, but once Daddy encouraged me to taste it.... I was sold. This stuff is GOOD!
Mommy and Daddy trying to get in on some of my pictures. Hello... this day is about ME!
Yummy!
Look at my face!
The end result. I was too cold to eat anymore. My hands were shaking and I just wanted to get into warmer clothes.

I can WALK!

Guess who's walking? Me.

My Grammy and Auntie Heather worked with me really hard this week. I officially got it down on Tuesday! Now I can cross the room without help. I fall down a lot right now, but soon I'll be running. Watch out mommy, here I come!

The Beach

Auntie Heather is taking photography classes so she wanted to go to the beach while she was here. We went to Huntington Beach and had a great time. The weather was about 75 that day and it was just beautiful.

Jack and I enjoying a snack together

Heather taking Caroline's picture
Me and Mommy watching Caroline play in the water

(Can you tell that we've been in the house all winter?

We both need suntans... BADLY!)

Jack and Caroline playing with the seagulls

Jack stole this ball from the teenagers that were near us. They didn't mind because they thought that he was SO cute.

Look at how talented my Auntie Heather is. Isn't this a great picture? It looks like it is a postcard.

Playing

I had tons of fun playing with my cousins Jack and Caroline while they stayed with me. Every time I woke up from a nap they were still there and I got excited all over again!

Jack and I found the ice chest so we went fishing for ice. (Me and Mommy eat ice for a snack all the time. Really helps with the teething.)

At bed time we had to blow up the aerobed for Caroline and Aunt Heather. This was the best part of every evening. All of us kids would lay on the bed while Heather inflated it. It was SOOOOO much fun.
We went to the pool a few times... the water was cold, but it was fun to splash around.
Crawling on the pavement hurts!
Caroline was SO brave in the water!

Auntie Heather

I was so excited when I found out that my Auntie Heather was going to be staying with us for an entire week! She is a busy girl, so when we go to visit with her in Northern California, she always has lots of things happening. But since she was staying with us, we could keep her hostage and play with her all day long.

Look how pretty she is!

She is such a good mommy! (And Auntie)

Papa & Grammy

I love it when I get to see my Papa and Grammy. I wish I lived closer to them.

This swing is a pretty popular place to sit.

Uncle Curtis

I LOVE my uncle Curtis. I wish I got to see him more, but he is a busy college student.

He drives this really cool bike and he let me sit on it!

He snuggled me when I was sleepy
We were really excited.... But I dont know why.

Easter

For Easter this year, all of our family came over to our house to celebrate. We went to church in the morning, then came home and took a nap. When I woke up it was time to eat a yummy ham dinner and then go on an easter egg hunt.

Here we are....ready to go:

Forget the eggs.... these sticks are much better to hunt!

Okay... fine. I'll hold the egg so you can get a picture.

Caroline and I checking out our loot!
Me and my Grandma
Jack
Grammy took me for a walk when we were all done
We were all pretty happy with what we found!

They came to see me!!!!

Usually I make the trip to Northern California to visit with my family.... but this time they came to see me. And the best part - I get to keep them for a week!

I had to make some sacrifices for them to come... I gave up my entire room so Auntie Heather and my cousins Jack and Caroline had somewhere to stay.... I also had to learn how to share my toys. It hasn't been easy but I'm learning valuable lessons (so my mom says) I'm SOOOO glad that they are here!

Here are some pictures from the last few days:

Me and my Grammy

Caroline & Jack
Me and Papa
When Mommy was in the house, everyone thought that they would let me get down and dirty. They took off my shoes and pants, then let me crawl around on the wet patio!! They all thought that it was SO funny! But my poor little knees. They were a little hurt, but I had lots of fun.
Papa finally brought me in the house and Mommy put me in the bath right away! Darn.
My Cousin Caroline and Grammy were dying Easter Eggs
Then Jack found a Dye Tablet and ate it! He turned YELLOW! It was really funny!