Still partying

We really had a great time in Fargo on Claire's birthday. We started the weekend by seeing her great Aunts and Uncles on her mom's side in Valley City and Jamestown. Then the big party on Sunday Aug 17th. She was a little overwhelmed by all the presents. Fortunately she had her sister and cousins to help her. Alley and Claire had a rare moment of playing together putting a puzzle together that Grandma Erlys gave her. Otherwise, Alley pretty much believes all of Claire's new toys are just for Alley to use. I got all the kids balloons and Claire thought they were pretty neat to look at- but not so much touch. We finished the vacation by going to Grandpa Alley's lake place where Claire got a little sun.

She was lucky enough to have 2 more parties all in honor of her first birthday. At daycare they had cupcakes and all the kids "signed" a card for her. The week after her birthday it was our turn to host the ECFE picnic - so we went to the park across the street, played on the playground, ate hot dogs and beans and of course cupcakes. Claire was worn out by all the partying though by the end of the night.