Miri's First Birthday!

Miri is one year old!! It's cliche, but the time really does fly past so quickly. Mommy has had special challenges with Miri, but we made it to the one year mark, and we are all very happy and proud.

Because her birthday was during the week (and a hectic week at that), we didn't try to have a party and the usual falderal (sp?). Let's be realistic -- it's her first birthday, and besides this record, she won't remember it. So, we celebrated our own Miller way, with Chinese food for dinner (Aleaha's suggestion), and a store-bought cake for dessert. It will take me a while to get over the guilt for not making her first birthday cake. I'm sure we'll do something to make up for it this weekend!


Miri shows off her cup skills. She can finally officially drink cow's milk now, although she's not especially fond of it.


Aleaha was happy to comply with Mommy's request for a smile, but not Miri. She was pretty much a crankster on this evening. Poor thing is tired after putting in a full day at school!


Aleaha offered to help blow out the candle.


Miri tentatively takes a tad of frosting.


Then tries another little tidbit.


And finally understands how the scene is supposed to go.


But, she gets mad again...


And THIS is why we did not invite anyone over for a party!! It was one, long meltdown tonight. She was unhappy with the cake, unhappy with the clean-up, unhappy with the balloon and present. Finally got somewhat happy in the bathtub, and much happier when she went to bed. That's just what the girl wanted -- some peace and quiet. :)