One year old!

Happy birthday to my little Berlin!

Ok, well I'm writing this a little late, but I'm getting to it!
Berlin had her first birthday on the 3ed of January. I cried just a little. We ended up having 2 small parties, one the day before her day, so her Grandma Patty, Grandpa Allen and God Mommy Kira could be there.

Patty and Allen came down for the weekend and stayed at our house. I had the best time. I was in the kitchen a lot if the trip, cooking and cleaning. We had a lovely New Years eve, sitting around the table eating a pot roast, then gluten free chocolate chip cookies and toasting with a bottle of champagne.

On Sunday we had a few family members over for a little party. Let me tell you I did not think we could get 15 people in our little place, but it worked. We sang happy birthday, and ate a wonderful chocolate cake with orange butter cream frosting. Nanny is an amazing baker!

Then the fallowing weekend we had another, just a little bit bigger, party at Nanny and Grandpas house. Where we were able to have the little cousins there. Grandpa made lasagna. Wow was that some good stuff!

Our lives have been nuts for the last ten weeks. We have not had a weekend free. So that is why Ive been so bad about blogging. To my five followers, I'm very sorry! After this weekend I should be able to get back to writing about once a week again.

Berlins first Christmas

Christmas Eve

Our little bundle of joy had her first Christmas. Now if you did not know, Christmas is a big thing in my family. We do Xmas eve with my Parents, my Brother his family, and usually my Oma, Uncle and little brother, are there too. And if we are really lucky my Sister and her family come from Co. However this year was small. We still had a wonderful time. The kids stuffed themselves on cheese, deviled eggs and shrimp. And Cory got to try his first oyster.

this is for me! Thank you Santa! 

On Christmas morning Berlin and I woke up Grandpa, and Nanny, then saw what Santa got her. She was so cute. She looked at the toys on the mantle, and you could see she was thinking "Are those for me?" She ran to them, and started playing right a way! Its so cool seeing how she is growing up! 

Nanny what is it? 

 Later we opened gifts from my Parents and my Lil Bro. There was a big gold wrapped box and Berlin wanted to see what was in that one the most! So when it was Nanny's turn, Berlin helped.

Then later my Moms side of the family came over. We are 2 great grandkids, 7 grandkids, and 5 kids, and 2 grandparents, as well as spouses and boyfriends! OMG! We are a lot of people. So a small gathering of the family is never less than 20! Berlin got her first piece of jewelry. My Nana and Baumpa got her the sweetest little pearl bracelet! And it just so happens that I got one the night before! So we match!

All and all, I think Berlin has a wonderful time! And I know everyone had a wonderful time seeing and playing with her.

I love dollys! 

Grandpa, can I eat the candy cane?

I love my mommy

I love my daddy too! 

 

the shoes of my dream!

 If they were an inch or so shorter! I love shoes! These are made by Jessica Simpson Collection. I tried them on at Macy's a week ago, and can not stop dreaming about them. They would be mine, however the heal is 4.7 inches tall! That is a little too tall for me to be running after a one year old baby! But let me tell you, if I can find them on SUPPER sale, I will not hesitate.