Our "firecracker" baby girl Lilly

July 4th is or was Lilly's 1st birthday. We spent the evening at my parents home to celebrate because it is also my dads birthday. Since the day she was born my dad has been extremly excited that she was born on his birthday. Expecially since I have been told the story since I was little of how upset he was that my cousin was born on his birthday instead of me. I was born just two days later and he was crushed. So I figure all is right with the world now that I have given him a granddaughter to share his birthday with.



We had a blast (even though my mom was in France visiting her sister). She made sure we had plenty to eat with a HUGE 3 foot party sub. I don't think anyone really ate any of the salads we all brought. The kids got to do some fireworks with Uncle TJ and the rest of us played games inside.

Here are some pictures of the "birthday girl" and "birthday grandpa". She really liked her cupcake!