First 1st Birthday Present

Since Aunt Melanie, Uncle Alex and cousin Hawken aren't going to be able to celebrate Avery's first birthday with us next weekend, Avery got to have a little trial run at opening gifts yesterday. We decided that she could open up her present from them while they were up instead of waiting for her party next weekend. Let's just say she needed a trial run.

At first she was really excited to see the present on the floor for her. She crawled really quickly towards it. Goes in for the approach. Apparent excitement for whatever is before her. Then spots mom taking pictures, wants nothing to do with the package anymore, and takes off for mom and the camera she is holding. Take # 2 (or 3, or 4) still wants mom, not the present. Finally, with Melanie's help, the present is unwrapped and Avery is interested again. Thank you Alex, Melanie and Hawken!!