1st Birthday

Steven is now a big 1 year old!  he's riding 4 wheelers, running around and has a very wide vocabulary with words like "moo"  "quack quack"  "woof woof"  "ba bye"  "Hiiiiiiiiiii" and "night night".  He is also using his baby signs to communicate for "more", "night night" and "milk".  I can't believe how big he is and how fast he's grown.  It was definitely time for a party and to celebrate!

Can you believe I made these? Jose was very doubtful when I said I wanted to make Sesame Street cupcakes but look at these babies!  Clearly my love for my son has pushed my boundaries in the kitchen - well for dessert anyway :)

Oh yes, we did have our son's first birthday at a bar.  Upstairs at Hamiltons we tore it up! A few of the local customers were taken by a little surprise when they came up the stairs to grab a drink and saw toddlers and elmo everywhere;)

All the cousins came in from out of town.  They were very comfortable at the bar.  Old hat for Steven.

Oh yea it's my party and I'll tear the streamers down if I want to!!

And I'll wear my awesome Cookie monster headband too! It's not a party without my party hat!

The girls had no trouble helping Steven open his presents and try them all out!  And Julia and Breanne gave him the 101 on housing a cupcake.

He took one finger of the frosting to try it out.  Then immediately shoved the whole thing in his mouth.  

Bring on the cupcakes!

All the kids did a great job helping to celebrate with dancing, playing, eating and chilling at the bar.  We're very lucky to have such great friends and family.
Happy birthday baby boy!