The house is all dressed up. Streamers and balloons fill every room.
Sherlyn hides behind the sofa cushion. She pops up! 'I'm here!' The family cheers.
She holds out a slice of avocado. It wobbles. Plop! She tries again. Now it lands on her chin.
Sherlyn sits on laps as Miss Rachel sings. When the high note comes, her eyes go wide. She claps and kicks her feet.
Sherlyn faces the birthday cake. One candle flickers. She blows and blows, but it stays lit. Then — whoosh! It's out!
Sherlyn yawns and rubs her eyes. Her eyes feel heavy. Time for a hug.
Mom picks her up and rocks. Sherlyn snuggles close. 'Goodnight, birthday girl,' whispers Mom.
The birthday decorations glow softly. Sherlyn smiles in her sleep. Happy first birthday.