Evelyn turns 1 ~ !!

Our little Evelyn is the big number one. What a year. It's been a wonderful year and I feel truly blessed with these two little girls. Evie is a delight. Though perhaps she could sleep better at night......

I thought it fitting as Daddy rolled in the bike for Tilly's fourth, that he roll in the walker slash shopping cart for Evie. Nan and Pop got in on the action. Can you see the Ipod? We were on Skype. One hand on camera, one on Ipod makes for very bad photo.

And here she is checking it out. This is 6am and Daddy's just rolled out of bed to do the honours. Crazy early risers these two girls.

Showing her how to operate the new toy.

And let the disinterest in new present begin! I guess she will get into it more when she is more steady on her feet.

We had a very small gathering this afternoon. It is my intention to always keep the girls birthday parties (for as long as they think they need to celebrate it) as simple as possible. Not that I don't want them to celebrate and have fun, but that the focus be on celebrating with loved ones and giving thanks, not getting as many presents as they can and being entertained to the eyeballs. But really, I just don't have the ability to carry off a big shabang. Thankfully my friend Kristie has taken some beautiful photos and I will share these soon.