Well, after a busy day at my summer job, I found myself running late to get home. Thankfully, Leif did an amazing job with getting all the food and stuff ready to go! Didn't take too many pictures of us eating, but we a few friends over for burger, brauts and birthday cake! While we did the finishing touches for dinner, Leinna decided it would be fun to hang out with her friend Amelia and her daddy!
After dinner, it was time for presents!
The first present- Leinna wasn't quite sure what was going on.
But she, soon discovered that there were neat toys under the paper!
One of her favorite new toys was HER first doll. I emphasize HER, because she has played with a doll from my childhood, however this baby doll has a much more realistic face to it.
Half way through she finally figured out this could be lots of fun. With a little assistance from momma to get the paper started, she had fun doing the rest on her own!
Our dear friends and co-workers gave Leinna her own 3 piece band! He,he... so thankful I'm working this summer :o) Actually, Leif said it wasn't too bad. I thought to myself, just wait until she figures out what she can really do with those!
This is just too precious- Leinna and her buddy Amelia checking out the new toy.
Tell everyone "Thank You" for the wonderful gifts!Time for some cake!
I made a white-jello cake with cool whip topping. Leinna's never really had anything so sweet - and she thought it was delicious!
I made a white-jello cake with cool whip topping. Leinna's never really had anything so sweet - and she thought it was delicious!
By this picture it would seem that Leinna was full of sugar and ready to party the night away! However, the excitement of the evening got the best of her and after cake we stuck her right in the tub for a bath. Once in her jammies, she played with her new toys for about 15 minutes and then was ready bed! Thank goodness, because I was ready for bed too!
I realize that 1 year olds don't truly understand what birthdays are all about- however, I think this first birthday is more of a celebration for parents!
Whew- we made it- a whole year and so far - we are all doing well!
We would have had Leinna's party this weekend so we could have had more time to visit with our friends, however we are headed to Anchorage for her 1 year check up. Grandma and Grandpa Jacobsen will meet us in Anchorage and then are coming back with us to help Leif rebuild or deck and hopefully get some fishing in.
By the way... Leinna's other present was to show us that she is almost WALKING!! :o) She is able to 'walk' between Leif and I for about 5 or 6 steps unassisted. Tonight, once you got her up and started, she walked quite a few steps on her own. I'm guessing any day, she's going to figure out that she doesn't need momma or papa to get her started... oh, boy... let's hope in another year I can still say we survived and are all doing well - ha,ha,ha....
It was a terrific party...with much to celebrate! Thanks for the fun!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see her "walking!" So many changes, so quickly. We are really looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend! :)
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