Celebrations

Today has been a day FULL of fun!

The morning started by celebrating with Cliff & Dee Ann on their recent marriage.  We are blessed to know them and happy to see them starting life together as husband and wife.  Gracie enjoyed the yummy brunch buffet while Dianna enjoyed visting with friends, many who no longer live in Wichita but traveled back to share in this special day.

After a much needed nap, Gracie played on the playground outside of our apartment building.

For those of you who knew Dianna as a child, you might recall a similar shot from 30 years ago of another blonde girl happily holding a soccer ball.  Quite the resemblance!

Only a few inches more...

Gracie loves drinking out of water fountains any chance she gets.

We left the playground for a quick visit with some friends who were in town for the wedding...always great to catch up with those we miss.  But we hurried home for the second party of the day.

Yep, Hailey Carrigan is officially 1 year old!

Look how she has grown!

Stephanie did a great job decorating -- a lovely pastel jungle theme -- fitting for our upcoming trip.

Gracie and Eli had fun playing with the party decor.  

And helping unwrap (and try-out) all of Hailey's gifts.

These two really have fun together.  

And now that Hailey is walking she'll be right there with them, too!

A 1st birthday wouldn't be complete without...

CAKE!

Hailey wasn't so sure about it but ...

Eli & Gracie sure were!

Yum, yum!

We are very blessed to share life with the Carrigans and are thankful for their friendship.  We look forward to many more celebrations with them over the next months, and years!

Joyfully,

DD&G