{Backblogging} Happy 4th, Luisa!

With a new addition to the family expected a week or so before Luisa's birthday, her FIRST birthday with us, we decided to celebrate early so that she could have ALL the attention that day.

We kept it small and low key so as not to overwhelm her. She chose a Winnie the Pooh cake from the catalog at Publix. A few friends came over to play; no activities were planned. The weather cooperated beautifully. May in Alabama can be very hot, but this day was perfect. The kids had a good time playing outside, running up and down the ramp on the playset that my dad built for Lu. We had snacks, cake, ice cream, and presents. I think she has a really good time, and I enjoyed how easy it was to just let the kiddos PLAY.

On her third birthday, my family was visiting together at my parents' lake house.  We had a cake in her honor, with her on another continent not knowing yet that we loved her and wanted her home.  We are so thankful this year we got to see her eat her cake!!