August 11, 2009 Keira's First Birthday!

Keira's First birthday was so much fun!!! We had the house decorated from head to toe with cupcakes and candy! Keira knew there was a party and she was the best little hostess, greeting all of her guests at the door and socializing with everyone.

Mommy's homemade cupcake cake...

Can't grow up in the land of 'WalMart' without my very own shopping cart

The Birthday girl the morning of, she loved all of the attention and gifts

My new big girl chair

Playing with the doggies in the backyard before the party in her party dress (mommy did not know this was going on, but she luckily didn't get dirty)!

One of my best friends, Zoe, was first to arrive

Classical pianist at birth, Great Grandma Arthur would be so proud

Bring on the Birthday cake

You try some Mommy

My best friends, Claire and Zoe

Ok, now that this party is over can I PLEASE have one of these gumballs?

Grammy & Grandpa Morrissey Visit

We rented a boat (aka Party barge) and went out on Beaver Lake. It was a perfect day with highs in the 90's and the water was nice and warm, but still refreshing. We pulled up to our own private island and enjoyed swimming in the lake. Keira just loves the water and really enjoyed the day

Keira was tired and slept on the boat...and then again when we got home!

Keira had a great time with her Grandparents visiting for her birthday.

Pre-party

Keira is helping Mom with the pre-party decorations

New Stroller for Keira's baby doll!

Keira got an early birthday gift, a stroller for her baby doll. She loves pushing her doll all around the house and she is very maternal for such a young baby! She loves her dolly very much!

On the Putting Green...

Ok, so here is Keira on the putting green helping Ross putt. She is a big help, she takes the balls out of the pin and she likes to tell Dad where to aim. She is very mobile on the short grass and she loves to run from hole to hole. Great exercise!

New Shoes!

Now that Keira is Running all over the place, we had to buy her a good pair of shoes and she doesn't want to take them off! This is her at 7:45 am, still in her pajamas, running around inside the house. She is so proud of her new shoes!

Action shot of her RUNNING!

FUN!!!

Keira loves to feed Maggie treats!

and Maggie likes to wear Keira's sunglasses when she isn't looking!

We have taught Keira a couple signs to help communicate better and this is her interpretations of "all done" so this is how Keira tells us she is 'all done' eating