Ryan's First Birthday

Ryan's first birthday was celebrated on Saturday, August 22 - at our home - amongst 51 friends and family members.

The week was a busy one because Jeff had been in Boise, Idaho for a drag race the weekend prior and I was in San Francisco for a Ford Dealer meeting on the 19th and the 20th. Being gone left little time for party execution.

We catered the party with Grilled Chicken, Potato Salad, Rice, Beans & Tortillas from Juan Pollo. Of course we added watermelon (a Ryan favorite) to the menu. And by miracle, I was able to have a cake made by Peggy with only 24 hours notice! (Peggy is who made our wedding cake - it is my absolute favorite!)

As with any 1st birthday party, I think that the party was really an adult gathering in honor of Ryan. Ryan really didn't know it was his day. He did get to eat most of his personal cake. If that doesn't make it "your day" I don't know what does!! I ended up opening all of his gifts for Ryan. He expressed particular interest in the boxes and bags!!

Thanks to all who were able to come - it was so nice to have everyone here for Ryan.
- Pete, Jennifer, Amanda & Jessica Coorey
- Andrew, Carrie, Keira & Brooklyn Tansley
- Uncle Bob & Aunt Marilyn Gogolin
- Fabi, Andrew, Tim & Cody Harris
- Keira (from daycare)
- Aunt Wendy
- Grandma Priscilla & Grandpa Mike
- Aimee & Ava Roolvink
- Jessica Stewart
- Karin Toomay & Steve Dodds (with granddaughter Cadence)
- Danny Dodds & Girlfriend Tricia
- Uncle Jim & Aunt Ann Kominski
- Cousins Meredith & Lane Levin
- Uncle Ken & Aunt Nancy
- Nana Joan
- Cousin Adam Norton
- Nanci & Lenny Ruest (& Monk)
- Uncle Jim, Aunt Dorothy, Cousins Jenny & Justin
- Dom, Michelle, Audrey, Joe, Anthony & Michael Vinci
- Uncle Dennis & Aunt Nadia
- Grandma Natalie
- Aaron & Janelle White

Double click on photo below to see all pictures from the party. (When you get to the pictures on the Picasa website - click on "slideshow")

Ryan's First Birthday Party