Cousin Amanda, who flew out from Minnesota, and friends, Bob, Shauna, Paula and Jarrett, joined us for a picnic at the Meridian Playground in Seattle. We tried to keep things a bit low-key, while everyone else piled on the presents. Thanks for all the wonderful gifts!

Maddy and Brock on their first birthdays.

Maddy and Shauna

Birthday cake consisting of waffles topped with yogurt and fruit.

Amanda Merlin, Bob Anderson, Brock, Mom, Maddy, Papa, Paula and Jarrett Olson.

Mom and Papa with the Birthday kids.

Maddy's new backpack from Cousin Amanda.

Mom, Brock, Maddy