Lena is One Year Old

Lena turned 1 on April 23rd and we celebrated with a Zoo Animal Birthday Party.  First we went to the Earth Day Celebration at the zoo then we had dinner and cake and ice cream at our apartment. Grandpa and Grandma Thompson came, and Uncle Colby.  For dinner my Aunt Raedene and Uncle Marv came with 2 of their kids, Dillon and Garret.  It was a fabulous 1st birthday.

Feeding the goats with Daddy.

Her shirt said "My First Earth Day" and we made it say "B earth Day"

At the Zebras with Grandpa and Grandma Thompson

All of us at the zoo

Michelle wasn't sure about the face painting

Time for cake and presents

A singamajig from Grandpa and Grandma

This one is an outfit from Mommy and Daddy

Awesome clothes from Grandma Jackson

And a singing card from Grandma Jackson too

A card from Grandpa Jackson that came with a book and a charm bracelet too

The next day was Easter and both girls had a good time.

Lena's Easter Basket

Michelle found an Easter Egg

Lena tries out Michelle's new toys

Pretty girls in pretty Easter Dresses

Just too cute

Today we went to get Lena's pictures taken and they turned out adorable!

Grandma Jackson Visits For Daddy's Birthday

Jim's Mom came to visit last week, the week of his 31st birthday!  He was in Hawaii still the first half of the week, finishing an Environmental Assessment, but he made it home for his birthday!  We had such a blast with Elaine and were so glad she could come . . . especially since she always comes bearing gifts!  Thanks for everything Grandma (and Uncle Gary too!)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Michelle wanted to help blow out the candles, and of course, Daddy let her!

Grandma brought lots of new story books, but the favorite seemed to be "The Foot Book."  Michelle even had to take off her shoe so she could read it like Grandma does!

Swimming

The girls and I went swimming with our friends Kelsey and McKade.  Michelle stuck to the stairs, even with her life preserver, but Lena had a BLAST!

Michelle inspects her life vest.

Kelsey watches all 3 while I snap some pictures.

Michelle was difficult if taken off the stairs for any length of time.

Lena was ADORABLE!

Like I said, ADORABLE!!

Kelsey took Micki back to the stairs so she would relax.

Michelle was happier once it was time to leave.

They were so cute in their bathing suits.

This was Lena's first swim, and she was so sweet.

Michelle was cute too, just a little more difficult to handle!