Tiny Pretty Princess, 1 day old. 

A year ago today--Me rocking Heidi on her first day home. 

Mom & Heidi: Happy First Birthday, Dolly! 

Heidi's First Birthday Party

Before a dinner of deli sandwiches and salads, Heidi's party guests get down-n-dirty in Grandma's sandbox. That's George and Kelli Tyner, Cousin Danny, Addie, and Gracie Tyner.

Check out the Balloon Bouquet cake Grandma made for Heidi (sideways--oops)...it was delicious!

Heidi was a little scared of her candle, so I helped her blow it out, and made a wish for another happy year with her! 

Three Melins girls, all celebrating Miss Heidi (who's there in the middle, delicately picking coconut from her own special cake made by Grandma Melin).

OH MY! It took Heidi a while to realize she could really dig in to her cake, but soon she stopped being dainty and started CHOWING! 

Heidi's party was a "Book Party," meaning she got lots of books as gifts (not toys :)). All the kids had fun reading the books...maybe we will open a library in the new house! 

There's Heidi opening her card from Great Grandma & Grandpa Elrey...thanks, guys!!

On Saturday evening, after working hard on the house, Rich came home and suggested we take a picnic to the ranch. So we packed up the party leftovers and went to enjoy the end of a beautiful day! Here's Rich with his little ladies.