What a fantastic day we had celebrating Franny's first birthday. We decided to have a neighborhood BBQ and bon-fire very similar to Nece's party... except that her birthday fell on a Saturday and we invited our families to join us.
The guests at Franny's party included Grandma and Grandpa B from Chicago; Grandma M, Jon, Erica, Tanner, Sam and Molly (who happened to be in from Portland) Along with the neighbors, Mona, Emmie, Mya, Rob, Mona's mom, Lucy, Marjene, Alvina, Don and our neighbor that no longer lived in the neighborhood, Dorothy. Thanks to all of those who traveled near and far to be with us as we celebrated Franny's first birthday.
BBQ- Chicken and steak kabobs, Snicker Salad, Corn (right from Orlie's farm, thanks Orlie), Panera Breads, orange salad, Franny's favorite strawberry salad and Rob's famous potato salad. It was all fantastic and everybody was overly stuffed by the time dinner was over. Can't forget the cake and ice-cream. I decided to make a ladybug cake, except it didn't work, so we ended up with homemade cupcakes with purple and pink frosting.
Gifts- everybody was extremely generous in the gifts they gave Franny.
Grandma and Grandpa B- Bitty Baby and money
Grandma and Grandpa M and Jon- shoes, Grandma book, socks, outfit and snacks
Auntie Molly- sweatshirt and book
Casey, Erica, Tanner and Sam- a cute little dress and sweater and fall outfit
Aunt Julie- book, dress, shirt and money
Don and Alvina- money
Mona, Rob, Emmie, Bree and Mya- baby
Lucy- dress
Dorothy- 2 outfits and a pink bear
Marjene- giggle ball
Sue- Tinkerbell riding toy, baby and telephone
Great Grandma M- money
Mom, Dad and Nece- a pink 'fred flintstone' car
A great day was had by all that was capped off by a bon-fire next door. Bon fires are always a fantastic way to wind down, have a few cocktails and chit chat with those that mean the most to you. We couldn't have asked for a better day.
Happy first birthday Franny. We love you!
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