First Birthday Party

August 18, 2003

Ava's First Birthday was celebrated with many family members at a pavilion in the park.

The park had lots of things for her cousins to climb on.  I think that all of her first and second cousins in Ohio were there when Connor arrived a little later.  He's going to have to get used to all of these girls!

Playing with one of the balloons with Cousin Brianna.

Cousin Morgan whizzes down a slide.

and her sister Megan whizzes by.

Several toy airplanes kept the girls busy for a long time.

All of Ava's grandparents were there, too.  Here, Opa Reischuck talks to her while she's in her Pack & Play.  Ava delayed her nap by several hours because there was so much to see and do.

But she finally gives in, especially after Grandpa John held her patiently.

Uncle Chip and Aunt Valerie watch her nap.  She got all kinds of special treatment that she doesn't get for one of her run-of-the-mill naps at home!

It was time to open the presents, even though the nap continued.

After awakening, Ava plays dress up with her aunts.