Maya's Birthday Weekend

This past weekend was not only mother's day, but it was also Maya's first birthday! We had a celebration-packed weekend with actual events on the big day and a party on mother's day (because I had to work Saturday afternoon). Saturday morning, we opened a few gifts from aunts, cousins, grandma, and Arthur. Here's Maya exploring the singing shape sorter Arthur had sent:

Then we were off to swim lessons. I'm pretty sure Maya had the best time yet; she loved the pool noodles... Dad tagged along to take some photos:



Saturday evening, we went to dinner with family, and then went to catch a boat ride to see the bats. Unfortunately a summer rainstorm thwarted the bat boat trip, so we headed home (soaked). We'll have to try that another day...

Sunday (mother's day) we all slept in a little (past 7!!). Then we got gussied up for the party. For GG:

We opened a few more presents before everyone started to arrive for the party. Grandma and Grandpa West brought a ride-on truck; after a minor mishap of missing parts, we got a fully assembled version, much to Maya's delight.

Here are Maya's cakes. The one in front was a free cake from the grocery store just for Maya:

Maya was a bit overwhelmed by the birthday singing:

But when it was cake time, she was all over it. I can't be expected to choose a single cake photo; and in any case, the progression is important. Note the dogs lurking periodically in the background.










Maya had some more great gifts (including a pair of converse all stars and some cowboy boots). But then, as all first birthdays must have a mishap, Maya walked square into the armrest of a chair:

Not that it deterred her from a little backyard exploring:


Oh, and Addie LOVES the bunny/duck: