First Birthday Party

On Saturday, Mom and Dad hosted a fabulous

(and delicious) party for Talia's first birthday.

Here's Mom whipping up an eye-catching

ratatouille recipe from Uncle Pierre.

Guests were treated to another of

Mom's creative specialties.

Talia wore the party dress

she'd been saving since Auntie Jackie

brought it to her last month. It was

a real hit.

Cousins Sebastian and Anjelica

came from Napa to celebrate.

And Cousin Alex flew in from L.A.

June, Julie (on the left), Laura

(right) added to the festivities, too.

Julie, Mike and Darcy enjoy a perfect

evening.

Sabri, Tim and Toni came for

Talia's big day.

Carson, who thought the balloons were

a hoot and a half, brought Talia

her first baby doll.

Dad and Aunts Stephanie and Margaret

discuss candle-blowing strategy with

Talia while Bob keeps an eye on

the cake.

Talia has some quality time with

Cousins Sebastian and Anjelica and

Aunt Margaret.

Talia's family in Luxembourg sent

a beautiful birthday bouquet.

The festivities continued on

Sunday and Monday, including

swimming and trips to see tigers,

and even sharks, with Aunt Stephanie,

cousin Anjelica, Aunt Margaret, cousin

Alex, Dad, Mom and cousin Sebastian.

And the first-year celebration

doesn't stop there. Stay tuned...