Sweet Yet Sour

I’ve finally tonight had time to off load the pictures from Anna’s birthday (I know – 10 days later – sorry!)

For her birthday we decided to have a small gathering.  There was a snow storm the day before so Mike’s dad did not arrive for Anna’s birthday and my Aunt Diane and Uncle Ted were stuck in Wyoming.  My mom and dad, my sister, brother-in-law, our nephew Brendan and our friend Jen were all present to celebrate Anna’s 1st.

When we presented her with her birthday cupcake I think Anna was a little overwhelmed by the large group of people standing around staring at her…

Anna and her candle

I made strawberry cupcakes with whipping cream for frosting for the kids and mini ginger orange cheesecakes for the adults.  Although, with 22 cupcakes and 12 cheesecakes everyone was able to have at least one cupcake and my sister seems to have had 3 cheesecakes…  Brendan seemed to really enjoy his cupcake.

Brendan and his cupcake

Anna on the other hand seemed more excited about her birthday balloon than her cupcake.

Anna and her balloon

No really, she was excited about it.  She was just so overwhelmed!

But then we gave her some cheese and crackers and she made the traditional mealtime mess.

Birthday Mess

Next year I am sure that she will be more excited about the presents and the cake.  For now, after everyone left Anna was able to get down on the floor and play with her toys and that was the best part of her birthday for Anna.