Monday, March 2, 2009

Willa turns one!

February 28th Willa turned one! Her grandparents came in to celebrate the big day here are some pictures of Willa's first birthday...

A cupcake tower

Mommy and Willa


Willa opening her first gift from grandmom and grandad


A fun chair!


Grandmom and Willa try out the chair


Granjan gives Willa a balloon


Our neighbor, John, came to party!!


Granjan and Willa


Granjan, Mommy and Willa


Mommy, Daddy and Willa


Grandad, Willa, Grandmom, Mommy and Daddy

Partygoers


Hans and Willa (she is trying to steal his snack)


Willa's friend Olivia

Elizabeth and Riley


Most of the party Willa just circled the room with a baloon or two in hand


The Party Goodies





Blowing out the candle

Digging in...






Willa gets a bike seat and helmet... safety first!!
She is a bit of a bobble head in her helmet!


Riley tries to help Willa out...

Clean-up crew... Caleb gives Willa a lift!

Grandad turns... well we won't say!

Willa and her Grandad share the same birthday so, we had a double celebration. Here are some pictures of Grandad's celebration...
A good morning birthday hug

Birthday dinner just grown-ups!


The birthday flowers...


Pedal-free birthday boy and girl



Thursday, February 19, 2009

An afternoon at the park

Willa Slides!

She is pretty close to climbing that jungle gym herself




Willa Swings!!

Our trip east...

Last week we received the sad news that Bret's sweet cousin Kate had been killed in a car accident. We flew east for Kates beautiful memorial service and to be with the family. While the trip happend under sad circumstances we were glad to be with family as well as to remember and celebrate Kate's life. Here are a few pics from our trip... you will note that Bret's face says it all... it is not easy traveling with a toddler. Willa seems to be enjoying it though.
We missed our connection in Chicago so, we had a bit of a layover. Luckily there was a fun play area for kids... Willa had it almost all to herself!



Willa got to spend some quality time with her great grandmother... "nana"
Quality time with her Grandmom and Grandad too...

Great Aunt Sandy too...

A quick family pic
Dad and Uncle Jim


We stayed with Bret's Aunt Judy and Uncle Joe. Here Willa has some playtime with Aunt Judy


Uncle Joe shows Willa and Bret his cool train set

The flight home