Anna’s 1st Birthday

Anna’s 1st birthday was such a nice day, especially because my parents came into town for the weekend to help us celebrate. In the morning Anna woke up to her birthday balloon, and after church we headed to my grandmother’s house for a St. Patrick's day dinner and Anna girl’s little birthday party. Anna got to go outside for awhile to pick dandy lions in the grass and in the mean time she turned into Cinderella, loosing her slipper. My mom, grandmother, Anna and I also took a 4 generation picture.

Later in the afternoon Anna opened presents. She was really spoiled by my parents, being the only grandchild, who even got her a little push popper, some cute clothes, and a new book amongst other things.

Cake was next. I made a German chocolate pudding cake with whipped cream topping because I do not like dry cake and second I think regular frosting is kind of gross. So it was moist and tasty. Anna however liked smearing it and playing with it more than she enjoyed eating it. It was fun watching her go at it. Kent's family, up in North Dakota even skyped in to watch the fun.

The whole weekend her grandparents held her, read to her, and played with her; lucky girl. They even babysat her one evening after the organ stop and sent Kent and I out to see a movie, Narnia, for our 2nd anniversary which was nice of them.

Happy Birthday Anna girl. You are very loved by many people. We are glad to have you in our lives. You are such a darling and a joy to have around even if you will only look very serious in all you pictures.

Here is a little video of the cake eating: