A First Birthday Party

Kenley has been with us just over a month now.  There have been many first.  Her first movie, first taco, first cupcake, first worship service, first choir, first gymnastics class, shopping for her own clothes,  and the list goes on.  I remember those first with our other children, and as special as they were it has been a little different with Kenley.  As we experience each of her first it really is reminder to me of all the things we have and all the things that we take for granted.  Some things I am aware that this is probably a first for her, other times I can tell by her smile, her reaction or just the sound she makes of excitement.  Many times she gives a thumbs up to show her approval.  I know that some day soon Kenley will be able to tell us what she has and has not experienced, we look forward to that day.
This weekend we celebrated a very special first.  Kenley's 1st birthday with our family as she turned 7.  As far as we know this is Kenley's first party with her own cake and gifts.  The girls and I went shopping early in the week.  Kenley picked out her napkins, plates and even her cake.  She was so excited.  Today we celebrated by going to Theater and Tea with the girls American Girl dolls and with a very low key party.  Family, pizza, cake,  her favorite strawberry ice cream and gifts.  Happy Birthday sweet Kenley we are so excited to have you home!