The Veldmans: Birthday Party!

The big party took place on Saturday the 26th at 11:00 am. Ava was so excited to see everybody that she didn't want to take a nap. Instead, she waited until 11:00 to fall asleep. She took a short nap and then joined us all for lunch. The poor thing was a bit under the weather and spent most of the day with her thumb in her mouth or digging her fingers into her ears. She wasn't necessarily cranky, she just wasn't her happy giggly little self all day.

Anyway, we had lunch and then opened presents before doing cake. Grandma Becker made Ava's very own "smash cake" for her. Ava had a great time making a giant mess. We were so blessed to be surrounded by so many family members, as well as our friend Erin. We want to thank everybody who took the time out of their schedules to join us, and made the trip to Des Moines to celebrate this special day. It seems like there is never enough time when we are together, and I'm already looking forward to Easter when we'll get to see many of you again.

Saturday night Ava was up late again. I think that her ears hurt her every time that she laid down. She finally fell asleep for the night after I rocked her and glow-worm for awhile. Sunday morning we went to church, had lunch, and then headed home. Ava slept for only a short while. We stopped for a bottle in Albert Lea. As Nate was carrying her inside I could see that her onesie was once again not white. So, another wardrobe change in a truck stop, a bottle, and we were homeward bound to do lots of laundry.

Thanks again to everybody who helped make Ava's 1st birthday special! Thank you also to Uncle Brent and Aunt Lisa for letting us host at their house!

Below are some of my pictures. I'm still waiting for some good pictures from my mom. I'll post them when I get them.