March 13, 2009 was Marin's first birthday. Patrick and I drove to Cincinnati that day, and had a little party for her the following day. We went to Johnny Rockets with both sets of grandparents and Michelle. Marin did really well and ate her first chicken fingers. She fell asleep in the car back to Patrick's parents house, so we let her nap for a while before we started the party. When she woke up and saw everyone, she got a little shy and upset but eventually warmed up. She received lots of beautiful gifts and really enjoyed playing with her new doggie from Geri and Joyce, her stroller from Granny and Pappy and her drum from Grandma and Grandpa. She also enjoyed eating her cupcake that I made for her out of babyfood. Marin had a wonderful first birthday and we look forward to celebrating many more!
