Happy First Birthday and Another First

The day started with presents (pressies) in the morning. I think Erin wasn't awake when Paul wanted to open presents- I don't know who was more excited (actually I do). I'm not sure she really knew what was going on but she seemed to enjoy her new toys. Paul gave her her first wet suit - I bet that doesn't come as a surprise.

Presents was followed by a breakfast of pancakes and blueberries (and some cake batter). Once we finished breakfast we made her birthday cake. Erin absolutely needs to be involved with whatever I'm doing which makes things difficult to get done but this was one task I knew she would enjoy.

After one more ride on my gift from Aunt Karen I took my much needed my morning nap- "who me? NO I'm not scared on this thing"

I made her birthday dinner of pasta with tomato basil cream sauce-her fav. I added garlic this time but I don't think she noticed. She's now fast asleep as we prepare for her birthday party tomorrow.

Erin performed her first sign today. I was completely caught off guard b/c I've been signing to her during her meals since 6mths. It's become second nature to me that I don't even know I'm doing it anymore. So when I asked her if she wanted more Blueberries she signed the word for "more". I couldn't beleive it! I asked her again after I got my camera so that I could capture the moment.