my weekend-long party

everyone came to see me this weekend. it was so much fun! mommy got caught up in preparations and things that she didn't take many pictures at all, so hopefully everyone who did take pictures will send her some to post.

gramma debbie and grandpa wayne were the first to arrive, on friday afternoon. next, were uncle nate, aunt cheryl and cousins emmy and maddie, a bit later. finally that evening, aunt sara and uncle grant showed up. i gave emmy and maddie my room and mommy and daddy stuck my pack and play in their walk-in closet... i did not care for that. but since their room is so close to the action, they knew i would hear everything if they didn't put me to sleep tucked away. i didn't sleep well friday night. partly because i came down with my worst cold yet, and partly because i was excited about all the company. i woke up a couple of times during the night, and early in the morning, so mommy and daddy took me into their bed. i played there and fell asleep for a little bit before all of us got up for the day. (they have discovered that massaging my neck and back relaxes me, and it helped me settle down to rest with them.)

saturday was the big day. granwendy and grandaddy tom, uncle adam, aunt becca, uncle brett, cousin juliana, and her "aunt" anna, kelly, jamey, catey and matt all came to my party (along with the others, of course). they gave me lots of clothes and lots of fun toys. when it came time for the cake, i was so tired that i just wanted to get the sticky stuff off my hands after i grabbed the corner of it. i didn't eat much of it at all.. until sunday night, when mommy gave me a little more... i LOVED it. i had frosting and crumbs all over me. daddy was so intent on cleaning me up, that he forgot to take something very important off before he put me into the tub.

mommy and daddy appreciate everyone's help and generous presents this weekend. i had so much fun playing with everyone!