Reagan's Birthday, Mostly in Pictures

Yesterday was Reagan's first birthday party. I'm grateful that her actual birthday isn't until Tuesday because it was VERY bittersweet for me. It's a little bit reassuring to know that I still have 2 more days until she's ACTUALLY 1.

We had lunch and cake, with a Hawaiian-esque theme.
Jim cooked burgers and brats on the grill, I made potato salad. Of course, cake and cupcakes for dessert. I also had some fresh strawberries out, and Debbie, if you're reading, you'd be proud of me: I made my own whipped cream. I suppose I don't hate doing it so much now that I know what's involved in the process.

We had some late-comers; our friends Brad and Kim from Fort Collins came to visit in the afternoon and brought their 3 kids. Reagan got SUCH a kick out of them.

A picture is worth 1,000 words, or so they say, so, here was our day.

3 Generations of Ladies

First Taste of Cupcake

Mom, Reagan and Dad

Stuffing Her Face as Scout Looks on With Slight Jealousy

"Mom, this is an excellent cupcake."

"Excuse me, I'm trying to play with My Leslie here, do you mind?"

"This Frog bag says, 'Ribbit'."

"Sure, Erin. You can play with my Cookie Monster and his surfboard. But be careful please, it's from my Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Bill."

"Erin, take it from me. Birthday parties are SO MUCH FUN! You'll see, only 6 more months!"

Thanks to everyone who made it! Back to work for me tomorrow, so this may be the last blog for awhile. :(