Carly's First Birthday

Here is the birthday girl! Happy First Birthday!



Carly's personal ball pit, accompanied by her brother, and friends Joe and Noah.



Carly enjoying a pretzel in her new bathing suit from the Ackermans.



Aunt Cindy and Grandi thanking goodness that they don't have to take any of these crazy kids home!




The Koomen kids take a swing at the pinata!






The yummy cake from Aunt Lauri!




The birthday girl getting ready to "sample" her birthday cake, as the onlookers wait and see what she is going to do.





Carly's hair blowing in the wind on her big day!












Jade's chalk drawing! WOW!






Mary, Lisa, and Lani enjoying the birthday festivities.






Jade and Celeste are taking it all in.




Thanks to Megan and Stephanie for organizing the children for the birthday pinata!



Well, it is official Carly is now one! We hosted a barbeque in honor of her big day. Many of our friends, and a handful of family came to celebrate with her. In between raindrops we ate, batted the pinata, swam, had sack races, and ate some more. Thanks to all who made her birthday so special. We are so fortunate to have such great friends here!


Her Aunt Lauri's cake was a first birthday hit, but not until the day after did she find interest.


The favorite decoration was the chalk drawing Jade made on the basement door. See photo:)

Her favorite birthday gift arrived with the Sallisburys, a baby pool filled with plastic balls. We had our very own Chuckie Cheese ball pit :).

The best moment was watching Carly sleep through the kids opening HER birthday gifts.

The scariest moment was seeing Dave's face when he realized he had to jump into the pool with his clothes on because Connor forgot his to put his arm floaties on.

The kids had a wonderful time. We have more video than pictures, but enjoy the photos!