Ava Grace John's 1st Birthday Celebration!

 

Ava Grace turned 1 year old on March 20th, 2008.  She celebrated with Mommy and Daddy by going to Build-A-Bear and making a MONKEY!  Ava named the monkey G.G. and just adores him.  Ava also celebrated on Sunday with Mommy's side of the family.  She had her first cake and boy did she make a mess!  She seemed to enjoy herself thoroughly.  Ava will have another celebration in May when Oma - Daddy's side of the family - comes to Wisconsin for a visit (safely, after the snow is gone!).  Below are a LOT of pictures from the weekend.  Usually, we try not to put duplicate outfits, poses, or days but with this being a special occasion, we wanted to share ALL the cute pictures on a separate page.  :)

Click Here to watch Ava with her 1st Birthday Cake! - 3/23/08

I started the day rooting for the Badgers!

Mommy put up a special banner given to me by Crazy Uncle Bill!
Waiting patiently for my breakfast birthday cake!


Getting tired of being patient...sing faster Mommy and Daddy!


If I have to wait...at least I'll be cute while I'm doing it.


FINALLY!


How can I fit this all in my mouth?


Mmmmmm...yummy birthday pancakes!


Almost done!


Do you believe I ate the whole stack?!?!


Just kidding...I didn't.  Mommy and Daddy helped.  A LOT!


It's so hard to choose!


It's picture day!  I'm practicing my smile...maybe I should swallow first...


My birthday celebration at Grandma and Grandpa's begins!


Books...I love books!


Sharing my ripped birthday present paper with Aunt Angie.  Aren't I thoughtful?


Betcha can't catch me!


Sharing my squished birthday cake with Mommy...I AM thoughtful!  :)


It's just not quite right yet.


Almost Perfection!


Boy, that was exhausting!


Now a little (or big) taste.


Peek........A.......


BOO!


This penguin head tastes yummy.


It's so good, I'm not sure I want to share it.


Hey!  Who took my penguin?!?


That's a good story Grandpa!


Now hold still...I practiced this on the cat recently.  It won't hurt a bit.


Scalpel, please.


Where did you go!?!


Great Grandma...this is how we play Pat-A-Cake.


SMOOCH!


Have you heard the one about the 1 year old, the 2 year old and the 3 year old?


Hey, that tickles!  Do it again!


Still tickles!!  Do it again!


Oooo...I spy something special.


Great Grandpa's rings.