First Birthday

Happy

First

Birthday!

On June 6, 2009, Erin Anneliese Schneider, along with twenty-odd friends and family (some odder than others) celebrated her first birthday. Her birthday was actually on the 5th, but Saturday was a much better day for the celebration. Food, cake, and fun were had by all, and everyone had a great time, including Erin.

We’d like to thank everyone in attendance, especially those who came from out of town: some of Christine’s family from the Dallas area, some of my family from Louisiana, and my mother from Santa Fe, NM. We really appreciate your being there for Erin’s first birthday.

Special thanks go to Brent for the smoked wild pork ribs. There were very few ribs left, and those didn’t last very long at all.

We took Erin to the photographer a few days early to get some pictures in her birthday clothes, and in her birthday cake. Literally, in her cake...

Erin was a bit cautious at first, but once she tasted the frosting, she found her confidence. There are more pictures at Erin’s photobucket site here; use her last name for the password (with a capital). The latest photos are at the end, but feel free to check out all 20-plus pages of Erin’s first year of life.

Finally, thanks to everyone for your support, advice, and love during this first year. We’re very proud of our little girl, and how far she’s come.