OK - I do have to admit I went a bit overboard for Jessica's birthday. We had two: a family and close friends breakfast, and then one for all the moms group friends. These pics are from the family one. It was very special to have Dad with us for the weekend (the only family member who was able to make it).

I made Jessica a butterfly cake...


She was a bit overawed by the attention, but loved the fruit, a cup cake or two, and Grandad to cuddle during the morning. Here is Jessica with her new froggie toy.

Adrienne is "family" for us here in Cape Town, and has been friends with Adam's mom since they were both in primary school. Jessica can be seen taking some family liberties chewing Adrienne's top.

Gus and Els gave Jessica this push trolley. A favourite pressie! Jessica pushes it all over the house but does wail when she hits a wall or cupboard as she has not worked out how to do corners with it yet.
The all-time favourite is this gift from Granny and Grandad though... Jessica's Winnie The Pooh Train which plays umpteen tunes that her parents have taken to humming late at night with strange wild-eyed motions. Tigger, Piglet, Roo and Eeyore pop out if you press certain buttons. It also makes train noises, blows bubbles and is VERY NOISY.

The best thing is that Jessica has become mobile now. High speed - mind your toes - mobile :)

And here is Jessica with her bestest Grandad at the Olympia Cafe in Kalk Bay...