Callie's First Birthday

The day started out with a girl all smiles.  We gave her some gifts. A purse and books. Andrew gave her a bunny towel.  Grandma gave her a little peoples Noah's Ark... but Andrew wouldn't hardly let her play with it. She's used to that.  Andrew finds more fascination with her toys than she does.  But she likes what she got and plays with them when Andrew is finally interested in his own toys.

Answering the phone that came with her purse.
Close enough....at least it's by her ear.

Andrew knew exactly what it was and what to do with it.
Now I just need to teach him to try to SHOW her how to use stuff.

Callie's cake.  Chocolate cake, with white chocolate raspberry frosting.  Not my best work, but nobody could tell.

Callie was apprehensive at first about her cake. She touched it but wouldn't taste it (despite me teaching her to lick her fingers this past month).  She didn't start eating it herself until I gave her a taste with the spoon. Then she used that spoon to keep eating it. She has been more interested in eating with utensils since.

Cleaning her up.

GG and Pop pop gave her a baby.
She gives it hugs and  kisses.
She also chucks it across the room.
She really does love it and it's totally the perfect size for her.

She had a great birthday.  It was Sunday so a hard nap day for her.  But considering, she did great.  I'm still hoping to get some pictures in her dress, but who knows when.