Saturday, October 29, 2011

a birthday party!

It's a day early, but birthday celebrations should last more than one day anyway.  We had so much fun celebrating Maren's birthday today, with family and friends.  And cupcakes!  (Video of Maren's first cupcake will show up soon.)

Happy birthday to our darling girl, who is our greatest joy.

Birthday cupcakes!


Our first attempt at barrettes - a relative success.

I started out the day a little cranky.

I looked like this for awhile.

But then there were presents!

And cards!

And cousins!

And more presents!  
So then I was in a much better mood.



I had a lot of great help opening the gifts.



AND THEN THERE WERE CUPCAKES AND MY PARENTS ACTUALLY LET ME EAT ONE.

Although at first I was not sure what to do with it.


Should I eat it?


I was very careful with my cupcake.  This surprised my parents because I am normally not very dainty about eating.

Mmmmm.  Yes, I should eat it.  I liked it.
The frosting in my hair was an extra-special touch.