Happy Birthday Annaliese!

Annaliese recently celebrated her first birthday. And while I realize she has no idea what a birthday is, nor will she ever remember her first birthday, Kyle and I wanted to celebrate...we wanted to celebrate the little bundle of joy that she is...to celebrate that ever-present little smile and contagious giggle...to celebrate that we have been given the privilege of raising this little girl!

And so we invited all our friends over for a birthday party! We had party hats and kazoos and ring pops! 

She was ready for a nap early on...apparently its tiring to be the center of attention!

Annaliese really wasn't a fan of the party hat

Kailey is ready to help Annaliese open her presents!

I had to work on Thanksgiving, but Kyle and Annaliese headed out to Dinuba for the holiday and when I got out of work, I stopped by the airport to pick up my mom who flew out to help celebrate and we headed out to the valley to join everyone. We made it in time for pie!! 

Birthday Party #2 was on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Everyone was still in town, so we thought it would be a good time to celebrate and Grandpa and Grandma Gillette graciously offered to host. We spent all day getting ready- Grandma G., GG Joan, and Auntie Laurie decorated the garage while Grandma H. and I decorated the cake. 

And then all our family came...and Annaliese was spoiled with so many fun gifts! She came home with all kinds of fun new things!

Annaliese with Auntie 'M'

Enjoying the chocolate cake:)

Checking out the presents...thank you!

Thank you to everyone for your gifts...I'm sure in future pictures you will see the toys in action!