Gianna turns 1!

Gianna loves the baby doll Sophia got her. She gave it lots of kisses.
Gianna was all smiles, and she really wanted the egg shaker Daddy had.
Gianna's free cake from Tops. Just the right size for a lunchtime birthday party.
Gianna loved her first taste of cake.
Checking out the vultures.
On the zoo's train.
A family photo by Lilac and Genny C, the elephants.


Gianna turned 1 on May 21. It's amazing how quickly time goes by once you have kids.
George had the day off as part of the Memorial Day holiday. So, we were able to celebrate her birthday as a family.
Gianna had her first taste of cake, and she LOVED it! She ate all of it and asked for more. (And the best part -- the cake was free. Tops gives kids a free cake on their first birthday.)
After lunch, we headed to the zoo. It was hot (85 degrees) but nice. I love going to the zoo during the week because there are fewer people and you can actually see things.
Gianna liked watching the vultures, meerkats and elephants. She also liked riding the zoo train.
We had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory because we knew they'd sing to Gianna. She and Sophia loved that part. (And Sophia really liked that they brought her an ice cream sundae too.)
I love birthdays. -- a whole day dedicated to the things you like and a chance to make memories.
I know Gianna won't remember her first birthday, but her Daddy and I won't forget it.