1st party

We threw Max a little shin-dig for his first birthday.  I went back and forth about whether to throw my one year old, who is as happy ripping my drawers apart as he is playing at a play gym, a full out birthday party. Ultimately, we decided a little celebration was necessary and that we would keep it simple and small. We invited family and a few family friends to a little park in Canby to play, eat and have a low-key celebration with us.  Then we prayed for sun.

My friend Wendy made Max some gorgeous peanut butter-chocolate flavored cupcakes.  You know, his favorite flavor. ;)

Max got spoiled with lots of toys, books and treats.  He has LOVED playing with all his new toys. It's like Christmas at our house.  Thank you everyone!

On his actual birthday and for his birthday photo shoot he got chocolate cake.  At his party he got lemon cake... let's just say that he LOVED the chocolate and picked at the lemon - though I don't think he would refuse sweets of any kind.  This boy is just like his mama and daddy!

Our prayers for sun were only answered in short spells.  Long enough to set up, clean up and get a little play time in.  Most of the time we stood under the covered pavilion (thank goodness for that!) and watched the rain come down like crazy.  Thank you PNW!

When the sun poked his head out the kids had a blast playing on the playground.

Thank you to everyone who was able to celebrate with us and to everyone who has sent their well wishes for Max.  We are truly blessed.