Sarah has officially turned 1! She is so big!! She didn't quiet understand the whole birthday party thing, but she was glad to have cake and ice cream! 
Megs help, and decorated it for her 'Under the Sea' party.
Abby learned how to play, with Karina's help, and enjoyed tossing a water balloon back and forth. Phillip and Luke (Jordan's cousin Jame's kids) enjoyed playing as well. Everyone enjoyed a yummy BBQ dinner and then dug into the cake. Of course Sarah had to blow her candle out (with everyone's help) before she could dig right in.Isn't she cute?! Sarah dug right into her cake, both hands (of course!). She didn't understand why the cake didn't come off her hands when she tossed them up and down. 
The frosting made everything stick! But, she loved it and wanted more--but I spared her a tummy ache and guided her to more healthier things--like presents!
Sarah's first present was a book from Mommy and Daddy. Sarah loves books! She can sit on the floor with a couple of books at her side and she will flip through each of them and 'read' to herself. It is so cute!! She loves to flip through all the pages and look at them. When I get home from work she has me sit down with her and read books, well, her choice of book about 5 times over. But I don't mind--I am an avid reader as well so having a daughter who loves books just makes me jump up and down with excitement! Anyway, when Sarah opened her first gift she didn't want anything more. 
She wanted me to read her the book before I moved on. So, that is what we had to do with each book! She got about 5 or 6 books and had to 'read' them all.
Sarah got plenty of other wonderful gifts and she thanks everyone for the PJ's, clothes, and toys! She loves them all!!
After cake and ice cream we all enjoyed a pinata! Of course Sarah enjoyed watching--her coordination isn't up to speed with the other kids just yet. 
Abby was second to go after Luke. Phillip next (who hit it hard enough some candy came out!). After the kids had their turn, the adults got to try! Jon attempted, but failed to make a break. Then Roo tried, got a good hit, but didn't knock it down. Then came my turn. I didn't think I was going to hit it, but I swung hard and the pinata burst open spilling candy everywhere!
All in all, it was a fun birthday party, weekend at Bear Lake with beautiful weather, and a great time! Sarah had fun sitting on the beach with Nana and playing in the sun! I finally got to wakeboard after a two year break! I am a little sore, I admit, but it was a blast! I was glad everyone was able to come up and enjoy some time together taking a break from the stresses of life! Thanks everyone who came!!!
