Nona Carole to the Rescue

Since Ava wasn't feeling well we decided to cancel her birthday party for Saturday. We were pretty bummed because we were excited to celebrate the blessing of having Ava for one whole year and the fact that Rich is an old man (35). We did have my parents and brother over for a quiet little celebration. The day before was pretty pathetic. We had birthday doughnuts, macaroni and cheese, and no presents. My mom felt bad for all of us and knew I was exhausted from the previous weeks of no sleep, so she kept the birthday spirit alive. She baked Rich a checkered board cake and Ava four little baby cakes of her own. My parents also bought Round Table Pizza which is one of our favorite things to eat.

After dinner we opened gifts and then had cake. Ava was feeling a little better and actually opened some of her gifts. She got a red rocking chair (like mine when I was little), a quilted pillow with a book, and a savings bond from my parents. Ava's Uncle Eric also gave her a savings bond. Mommy and Daddy gave Ava a rocking puppy, Raffi's Baby Beluga, glow-in-the-dark ball, and a stuffed monkey with buttons & zippers. Ava really liked the puppy and ball.Rich also got some presents. He got money, Nutella, and Ferrero Rocher from my parents. My brother gave him a gift card. I gave him a leaf blower and he will be getting an IPhone soon. Ava actually liked Rich's box for the leaf blower the best. She climbed all over it and was a little dare devil.After presents and cake we took a much needed nap. Ava actually napped for about 2 1/2 hours in her Nona Carole's arms. This was nice because it allowed Rich and I to rest uninterrupted.