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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Happy FIRST Birthday Anne Louise . . . Yee Haw!

Anne Louise’s first birthday celebration did not stop at school!  That night we went to eat Anne Louise’s FAVORITE dinner . . . pizza!  She ate almost half of an entire kids’ cheese pizza and loved EVERY minute of it!  After dinner, we went to Mama/Nana’s house for Joan’s homemade cupcakes . . . yellow cake with chocolate icing . . . just like we all had when we were little!  True to Wilson-First-Birthday form, Anne Louise made a huge mess, which made for great pictures and will undoubtedly make a repeat appearance in a wedding video some day.  Joan gave AL the CUTEST tutu, and Carrie got her a matching bow!  Here are some pictures from the family bday celebration.DSC_0117DSC_0121 DSC_0130 DSC_0140 DSC_0150 DSC_0153 DSC_0155 DSC_0157 DSC_0158 DSC_0162 DSC_0169 DSC_0170Saturday, Rich and Ave (our friends and neighbors, as well as Anne Louise’s godparents) hosted a WESTERN WINTER WONDERLAND birthday party.  Anne Louise wore her new John Deere cowboy boots (thanks to Aunt Caroline) and a new outfit, complete with “party” skirt and jean jacket (thanks to Aunt Joanie) – she was adorable!  Most of the other guests pulled out their western gear, too – it was a great party!DSC_0361DSC_0048 DSC_0051 DSC_0058 DSC_0061 DSC_0071 DSC_0075 DSC_0076 DSC_0077 DSC_0079 DSC_0088 DSC_0103 DSC_0105 DSC_0107 DSC_0108 DSC_0120 DSC_0134 DSC_0138 DSC_0145 DSC_0146 DSC_0156 DSC_0198 DSC_0203 DSC_0240 DSC_0334 DSC_0356DSC_0417 Family 1AL waiting on cake AL with Mama Boys playing DSC_0002 DSC_0007 DSC_0013 DSC_0019 DSC_0021 DSC_0022 DSC_0025DSC_0033 DSC_0039

We are in awe of Rich and Ave’s gracious hospitality in hosting the party!  Furniture was moved, food was cooked and served, a bon fire was made, and drinks were poured.  It was a blast and an obvious example of their graciousness and love.  THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!  We are also so grateful for all of our friends that came and “played along” with the western theme by dressing up.  We had so much fun with each and every one of you!  Anne Louise has been blessed abundantly by your love and friendship over the past year, and we are so appreciative that you took time out of your weekend to help celebrate with her!  Yee Haw!

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