Happy 1st Birthday!

Adelaide is now a whole year old (12/12ths)! And what a day it has been. Flash flooding, cake and presents. I had to go to work this morning, left work around 11am, and almost didn't make it home due to massive street closures. The storm drains could not withstand the deluge and deep water (feets and feets of waters) everywhere. But my trusty car made it through when and where others could not. The roads were closed shortly after I arrived home.





This is what conditions were like as I drove home, but imagine the car on the left was mine and the water was over the headlights. I can't believe I made it home. We'll see if my car starts in the morning.

But on to the good stuff...Adelaide's first birthday was a success. She loved her homemade strawberry cake and enjoyed opening all the presents. Ian was overjoyed with all the new books he and Adelaide received.

The rains prevented me from purchasing a "1" candle, but I'm sure she'll forgive me.

My co-workers helped me with this hat. It didn't stay on very long, but she loved it.

The girl likes strawberry whipped cream, just like her parents.

Yummy.

Can I get the whole piece in my hand?...yep.

She didn't even realize the wagon was part of the gift, but knew the presents were for her. Hank was very disappointed that he wasn't allowed to help her open anything. He's such an older child.

I'm so glad she likes her new chair. Her own chair, and Hank has already tried to claim it. Adelaide loves to play on his dog bed, so it is only fair, I guess.

Quack quack quack

books books and more books... we can never have enough, really.

triangle, ball, square and fun times ahead.