Monday, January 12, 2009

Happy Birthday Rachel!

We celebrate Rachel's birthday today, January 12th! She is a one year old. What a blessing she's been to our lives. It's hard to remember life without her. She is a very special little girl and we love her so much.
We had family over yesterday for Sunday lunch to help us wish Rachel a Happy Birthday. We had a big lunch (lasagna), cake, and then we opened presents. Thank you family for all your support this first year. It was really needed. We appreciate all of your help and guidance and we look forward to getting more of this for many years to come. :) Enjoy the slide show and videos.

Our friends the Carrons are in Germany now. They sent Rachel a farm toy that teaches in English (w/British accent) and German. Too Cool. Our girls will be so smart learning two languages this early. See if you can hear the German.

Rachel loves her rocking chair. She sat in it as we opened gifts. Every time a gift was open Rachel would say, "WOW." Just listen to her.

4 comments:

Suzanne said...

Happy 1st Birthday, Rachel!! What a beautiful girl you are. I love her in her little rocking chair and the "Wow" is too cute!!

Carron Crew said...

Love the new blog page! I am glad you guys received the talking farm in the mail in time for her birthday. I have really been able to practice my German with it!

The Parsons said...

Susan,
Thanks so much for the gift. It has been fun to watch Rachel play with it. She loves all the sounds and talking. Thank you for thinking of us.

Jim said...

Happy Birthday! I can't believe you have survived your parents this long. You might just make it!