In the third year already?!?

It's hard to believe that two years and two days ago we were given Lil' Genghis and trying to figure out how everything worked. Now she's seemingly self-sufficient, capable of getting into her own bed, sort of brushing her own teeth, eating and drinking, trying to climb out a window that never got a safety grate, all that. =)

So a whole bunch* of friends and family -- and friendly family -- stopped by today to spend some time with our little future world leader. She got some neat gifts, sure 'nuff -- but seemed to enjoy the people more than anyone. For the record, party participants included**: Grandpa John, Uncle James and Aunt Mary, Aunt Liana, Aunt Jan, Aunt Linda, Uncle Josh, Aunt Rebecca, Aunt Cathy, Cousin J.D., Aunt Sussen, Cousin Rafic, Aunt Marina, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Amanda, Aunt Sara, Aunt Ann, Aunt Leeanne, Uncle Bill, mom, dad, and Lil' Genghis. A heckuva party, we tell ya, a heckuva party!






DSCF3568 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several She looked so innocent, before the sugar ...


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DSCF3622 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several Aunt Leeanne insists that isn't a typo of "BC" ... Dunno. But check this out:

On the thumbnail, doesn't it almost look like "MIT"? And BU and MIT are so close together ... HRM!


DSCF3628 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several Coolest. Eyes. Ever.


DSCF3634 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several Birthday with Dora *and* Diego. Doesn't get better than that!


DSCF3639 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several One last kiss from Grandpa John, who spent a week with his favoritist little granddaughter ...


DSCF3646 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several It's just -so- fun to hang out the window while Uncle Eddie clings to my feet!


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P1050618 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several Yeah, a heckvua bash -- and this is after Uncle Jim and Aunt Mary volunteered to schlep Grandpa John to the airport!


P1050626 from album 090315-Bel birthday via several Another advertisement for protective window grates, with Aunt Leeanne rushing behind the scenes to hold Cousin J.D.'s feet ....

And a good time was had by all! =)



* Scientific term. Means roughly twice a (half a bunch).
** God, I hope I don't miss anyone.