We had such a great day on Fi’s birthday! We woke up and shuffled around the house getting ready for the party that afternoon.
First Fiona got to open gifts from mom and dad. (that’s me and greg…sometimes mom and dad is my mom and dad…i get confused too =) Fiona got her very own slide and swing set, a guitar (she LOVES music), and a big green monkey:
Then as a special surprise we all walked down to the grocery store for a coffee and a big mylar balloon. She has been coveting a balloon for many a months and finally her time had come!
Then it was down for a nap…3 HOURS! perfect. Guests arrived at 3 and Fiona was up and ready for them just in time. For her party she wore a little onesie that says Birthday Girl #1 in pink rhinestones and beautiful ballerina skirt with roses in it. We had many family members and lot’s of friends come to celebrate her big day ( i think there may have been 30 people!!!!) Grandma made a monkey cake and cupcakes for all to enjoy:
we had chilli and dips and fruit and vegetables. It was wonderful! Then it was time for Fiona’s first cake. Everyone sang Happy Birthday as we blew out the candle. At first Fi was very lady like picking at the cake. She would dip one finger in and lick of the frosting….but soon she discovered how good it felt between her fingers, AND TASTED, and she dug right in. She loved it…of course…and ate almost half the cake!
After a thorough hosing off it was time for presents. I can’t believe all the wonderful gifts she was given. This little girl might just be spoiled =) But who can resist those eyes and that smile. 
It was the best possible day. We all had a wonderful time. Thank you to all of our friend’s and family who have done so much for us this last year.
That night Fiona was wired for quite some time. Her normal bedtime of 8 became 10:30 with a fair amount of fuss but otherwise this party was pulled off. We’re glad it only happens once a year =)
