Joanna's 1st Birthday Party

Since I have a ton of pictures for y'all to enjoy I will TRY keep my words to a minimum. Saturday we had birthday party for our little princess who turned ONE on the 16th! It was a nice time with family (at least I thought so). Michael grilled hot dogs, it always cracks me up because I always hear at least one person say something about how good the hot dogs are and that they haven't had one in so long that they forgot how good they are. :) I had some chili and cheese as well as the normal fixings for hot dogs. I was surprised how many people ate chili on their dogs. I thought I was one of the proud few who did. There was also homemade lemonade that apparently went over well since there was none left! :)

Joanna was not shy with all the attention and kept us laughing with her cutie pie self. She was blessed with some wonderful gifts, but most importantly she was blessed with all the family who came to share her day. To me, that is the best gift ever, having family who live nearby and share in the joys and heartaches of life. Who laugh with you, pray with you, and can scold you (with Mommy and Daddy's permission). :)

Our family is super blessed and I look forward to the day when my kids realize that they have the best family around!

 Jo opened a gift early since her Godparents were not able to make it. (I was too excited to make her wait three more days.)

 Grandaddy, Jo, Michael, and Great Grandaddy

 Great Grandma Traskos, Jo and Memaw (in the corner)

 Joanna with Uncle Doug

 Great Grandma and Grandpa Traskos

 The Lord worked everything out so Michael and I were able to get Joanna a play kitchen. The kids LOVE it! They have played with it for hours already! :)

 Aunt Brenda, Aunt Carrie, Uncle Doug (who got crowned a princess for all of 7 seconds) and Wyatt

 Our Family (minus Uncle Larry, Regyn and Madelyn)

 Jo stylin' with her new shoes, purse, phone, and bracelets.

She also got new books, outfits, snacks, a water table for outside (eeeek! They kids are going to love that this summer!), cds, and $! She is one loved little girl! :)