Ava's First Birthday Party (July 17th, 2009)

We celebrated Ava's first birthday a week early so that she could celebrate with all of her family and not just boring mom and dad. Grandma and Grandpa Watts were there (it was at their house), Grandma and Grandpa North, Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Watts, Great Grandma Hansen, Uncle Tyler, Uncle Taylor and Aunt Kayleigh, Jordan, Maria and Hannah, as well as Trena's best friends from UT Charlotte and Caroline and Uncle Wade and Aunt Traci stopped by on their way to the Alan Jackson concert.

We had grilled chicken and lots of salads and rolls. She had her own first birthday cake white with white frosting and pink trim, the adults had chocolate zucchini cake (at Katrena's request). She got lots of fun presents toys and clothes, gift cards and money. She had fun and as always enjoyed being the center of attention.

Here she is with her presents and cakes.



Blowing out her candle with big sisters help.

She seemed to enjoy squishing the cake more than eating it, sister actually had to show her that it was okay to eat it.

Grandpa was actively taking tons of photos the whole evening and he got a lot of good ones, but they are on the other computer. You can see one to the right though.

She finally got the hang of unwrapping or at least pulling the tissue paper from the bag on the last present.

Ava's first "bike/car" it's musical ride with Mickey. The Mickey ears light up and it has a little piano she can play. Quite adorable, mom and dad couldn't pass it up.



Our Family


Ava with Grandpa Watts and Uncle Tyler


Ava with Grandpa and Grandma North (somehow we missed a photo with her and Great Grandma Hansen)


Ava with Uncle Taylor and Aunt Kayleigh


The Girls: Caroline, Charlotte, Katrena and Hannah


Great Grandma and Grandpa Watts


Uncle Wade and Aunt Traci


Jordan, Maria and Hannah North


Ava with Grandma Watts doing what she loves to do most, get the girls sugar toes.