Being One is so much Fun!

It seems that I've been having too much fun since the celebrations began on May 21st to find the down time to share on this blog.  But looking over these great pictures that Arianna's "fairy godmama" Svetla ( here in the first picture) took at the party, got me motivated to start playing catch up.  So, our little baby is now a toddler. The time has flown WAY too fast.  Luckily for me, she still lets me cradle her for a quick snuggle every now and again before she escapes to toddle and climb on every stair and piece of furniture in the house.
We had a full house of little friends, moms and dads, Marines and even Simba the Pug came out to celebrate the big day.  Since Arianna was born here in Cyprus she has been one of the two "token" babies (see her good friend Keirianna below) loved and embraced in this overseas community. We are so happy to have them in our lives.  Agnes (in the last photo) has been a part of our family since last July when she started baby and dog sitting for us, and could very well be considered her second mom.  This little one year old is very loved indeed!  She may not remember these first twelve months, but the imprints of all will be with her forever.  Thank you ALL for making this a most amazing first year - and Happy Birthday sweet Arianna :)