Sashaying around in a Minnie Mouse swimsuit, Anika splashed around, rolled in a pool and tried to catch bubbles. That was just the start of the fun she had on her first birthday (yes! How time flies!!) Exhausted after her water experience, Anika took a little nap only to be fresh and playful for lunch with both sets of grandparents and close family members. At lunch, Anika, dressed like a princess, tossed off her shoes, ran about bare-feet and played with all those present at the restaurant and outside it. We cut a little cake with her and the birthday girl was happiest to be fed all that yummy chocolate by all of us. In all, a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable fuss-free celebration, where Anika the star was just as she's been all this year — happy, excited and playful. More pictures of her birthday are at http://hershy.smugmug.com/Family/Anika/1st-birthday-new/25443756_mmQjpN