the cake sequence

I'll take that, thank you! this looks good, mommy!

take a bigger bite?

mmmm, tasty!

how was that?

now we wash our hands!

More birthday party fun...

I didn't have my camera at the party, but Brent took a few pics with my parents camera, so I thought I'd put them on here! We had an awesome turnout...50 adults and 15 kids (yes, I counted). Thank god there was no rain!!!

the balloons were popping, so to test our theory that the shiny ones were reflecting sun onto the regular ones, we had Brent go stand on the ship holding balloon. Our theory proved to be right!

people...more people...

horrible pic, but these are the favors for the kids...
yeah, let's get 15 kids in one picture...

gift from antie meghan

Juliette got part of her birthday present from the Poulsoms in the mail yesterday...it's funny because I was JUST thinking about getting something like this for her!
I put the doll in it once and then she wanted to get her out so I took her out. A while alter Juliette went to got get the doll, put her back in, and then started pushing. I have a genius :-) haha!

party preview

Ok, I don't have time to go through everything right now, but wanted to share a few pics from Katrina...

cake and water

birthday girl!
her record is 7 steps

present from mommy and daddy

(bracelet with star charm)stars!

mmmmm...cake

juliette and some of her peeps

kids on the ship!

More to come!

playing in a box

We were super excited for the wagon, but also for the box! Got some cute pics of her playing in it yesterday...

here I come!

there I go!

stairs or box? the tough decisions of a 1 year old... we'll go box :-)

twins game

Joey and I got to go to the Twins game on Sunday. It was his first game and I think he really liked it. We had my parents seats (they got 15 games), which are in the Legends Club. If you don't know what that is...you should! It's awesome! Climate controlled...which was necessary for Sunday! They also have a dessert cart that they bring out mid-game. This is very important, as I had 4 missed calls from my dad about this. I thought something happened with Juliette, but no, he was just checking on the desserts :-) It was a nice little day date for us!

pre-game drink

the stadium joe getting a hit in our seats we had to get one with the field in the background on our way out...

Erickson-Fastner-Davern-Pershing-Erickson-Heaslip First Annual Fourth of July Weekend Picnic

That's a mouthful! We had a family picnic for the 4th since none of us have cabins :-) We were also discussing some DW planning as the trip is on 23 weeks away! It's always fun when we get everyone together and since our kids won't have as many first cousins, we're going to make all of our kids hang out :-) We got a pretty good group pic and Owen and Juliette got to enjoy some wagon time!

Owen helping Juliette

Giving a hug, but still wanting to look at the camera :-)

taking a ride in the driveway group pic (minus juleitte who was sleeping, bryan who couldn't be there, and steve-o who was taking the picture) brent and a sparkler! wahoo!

bath in the sink

Juliette's first baby bath in a sink...you'd think we would've done one by now! We were at gramma and grampa's and they don't have one of those non-slip things in the tub, so we went with the sink. As usual, she was cute...

that's a lot of ducks gramma

what to do... gramma got me! hi mom! cute what's up there??

balloons!

One Juliette's birthday her friend Danielle stopped by to drop off some balloons and a Happy Birthday singing Mickey Mouse. I think there are going to be lots of pictures of these two. THanks for stopping by Danielle!

i love my balloons

me, juliette, danielle, laura- all looking (we'll work on smiling later)

Cake and Presents

On Friday night we had a little party...just had some pizza, cake, and a few presents. The big bash is next week and it's going to be crazy!! I took well over 100 pictures on her birthday, so here is what I was able to cut it down to...

pizza and goldfish...dinner of champions
also, do you like the bib my mom made me?

mom's practice cake for me...she's working on it.... happy birthday!

blow out the candle :-)

i think this could be good

ahhhh

daddy thought a (giant) spoon might help

i think i've got it!

This opening present sequence is funny because she really did it unassisted! This is her present from gramma and grampa...

(ok, i did help take the top off of the box)

mom is SO surprised!

i am wearing the necklace here...sorry about the red eyes

opening my presents from Unkie B and Antie K

tupperware! my favorite!

giving her Snow White book a hug :-)

touching the bunny's fuzzy tail

Kristine's parents sent along a gift! A personalized pirate plate!!

so big!!

i love this present!

getting ready to rip it open...

hey, i think i've got it...

rrrrrriiiiiippppp...

maybe if i bite it?

wa-la! a wagon!

i look good in red...

thanks mom and dad!

i love it! (can you tell she loves everything?)

taking it for a test drive!

it was beyond cute...she kept waving like she was in some kind of parade!

happy as can be!

with gramma and grampa

with unkie b and antie k and their cool party favors (the t-shirts)

Happy Birthday Juliette! Can't wait for the BIG party! You certainly are a star :-)