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Aryn's First Birthday Party - a Family Affair

One can't have a first birthday without a celebration with family.  Again, our girls are so fortunate to have so many family members close by to help them celebrate these special moments. 

First, the DoodleBug cake for Aryn!  Made by Nancy Cuklanz!  Aryn's eyes were on the cake throughout supper, but she never did take a bite...

Then came family!  Grandma and Papa Lundell, Grandma and Grandpa Carter, Auntie Katy, Great-Aunt Barb, Great-Aunt Mary, Great-Uncle Phil, Great-Aunt Hazel and Great-Uncle Darrell!  The cousin crew of Michelle, Mark and Kaylia were fighting off a possible stomach bug... thanks for not spreading!

With cake comes singing!

And then presents, where Joelle offered her expertise in how to open presents whether Aryn wanted it or not.
Grandma and Papa attempting the birthday "crown"

Pretty sure Aryn was trying to figure out why there was a bug on her cake.

Jo looks so innocent sitting next to Aryn and the presents


Aryn and her new book from Grandma and Grandpa Carter


Aryn wanted to help with Emma's kindle game too.   

Aryn stole the scene at Jo's party, so I guess it was Joelle's turn to return the favor...





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