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Our little girl is one!

Although this news is a bit belated, I wanted to share about Kira's first birthday a little. She had a couple of small celebrations followed by one big one to end a three day birthday party extravaganza in which she consumed several cupcakes and other treats. She really takes after her dad in the sweet loving category.



Susie and the daycare kids traditionally celebrate each of the kids' birthdays and Kira was no exception. This was the kick of party on her actual birthday, July 5th. The kids celebrated with cupcakes that they each decorated and Kira dug right into hers.



Later that evening Sheila (my Sister in-law) arrived from Kansas city with her two kids Kyron and Raylee. Kyron is almost three and Raylee is 3 weeks older than Kira. My parents had picked them up from the airport so the whole gang was over for cake and ice cream. Kira didn't miss out on her second opportunity for a cupcake and devoured it like she knew what she was doing.





Over the next couple of days we were busy preparing for Kira's birthday party in which we were expecting 50-60 guests. Kira was sharing this party with her cousin Raylee since Raylee also just turned one. We were privileged to have all of our family and friends help prepare and set up for the big event.







We were expecting a lot of kids so we had water balloons, a slip and slide, a tent, and our neighbors provided some of their animals for a petting zoo. For food we had shredded bar-b-que turkey sandwiches, chicken wings, hamburgers, and hot dogs.







At a key moment in the party, Kira and Raylee were serenaded by the traditional birthday song while seated in front of their birthday cake and cupcakes before getting their hands on the good stuff. Once again Kira dug right in like a pro while Raylee wasn't so sure about the tasty treat set before her.







For the most part the party went off without a hitch and it seemed like everyone had a good time. Although it turned out well, I don't foresee us having a party of that magnitude anytime in the near future.