He did it.. He turned 1. My baby. I seriously feel like life for the past year has been moving in fast forward and I haven't quite figured out how to slow it down, as much as I try. One minute I'm bouncing endlessly on an exercise ball trying to calm his never ending cries, the next minute I am staring at a little man bob up and down to music while holding a drum stick.
His big celebration was the day before his actual birthday. Of course I spent quite a bit of time planning a nautical party for our little man. Thank goodness for pinterest. I had a blast.
Thanks to all the help I got from Ben, my mom, and Ben's parents, I really wasn't stressed about getting things done, which is unusual for me and my perfection mode that I easily fall into. The most stressful thing about the day was that Colter is in mega teething mode right now and was super grumpy all day. I really wanted him to enjoy his party, so I was so thankful when he did awesome at the party and seemed to really have fun with all his buds.
After most everyone managed to eat some food, we got down to business with the cake. Colter made the cutest scrunched up face when we sang Happy Birthday to him. Here is a sequence of pics. melt. my. heart.
Thanks to all the help I got from Ben, my mom, and Ben's parents, I really wasn't stressed about getting things done, which is unusual for me and my perfection mode that I easily fall into. The most stressful thing about the day was that Colter is in mega teething mode right now and was super grumpy all day. I really wanted him to enjoy his party, so I was so thankful when he did awesome at the party and seemed to really have fun with all his buds.It was mass chaos. 23 adults and 12 kiddos packed into our living room & kitchen. I love it SO much when our house is buzzing with activity. I had several moments during the party where I looked around and thanked God for the amazing people he has put in our lives that love our little man to death.
Party tip #1: Always have balloons.
With all his enthusiasm over the candles, I thought for sure he would go crazy with the cake. Not so much. I guess he doesn't realize there wont be many occasions where I will be force feeding him sugar.
Apparently all kids are totally ready to leave right after cupcakes because getting a group picture of the kiddos was absolutely hilarious because it was so disastrous. Judging by their faces, you would have thought we served broccoli and had a scary clown in attendance.
So thankful for the family that was able to make it for his party!
We love you Colter man. You are a delight to parent. We thank God all the time for the HUGE blessing it is to be your mom and dad.
2 comments:
Ooh, I was waiting for some one-year-old birthday pics and updates! I just can't believe he's 1!!! So fun to watch Colter grow up, and read about your life adventures. :) Now, on to year TWO! :)
Colter, wish I could have been there. Someday, every day will be Saturday for me and I WILL be there. It looked like controlled chaos for your birthday, which is to be expected. You had a lot of looks going on, especially the cake scene. Learn to love chocolate, junior, it's your friend! Also noticed the new windswept look on the hair...I have the same thing, only it swept it completely off the top.
XOXOXO
GW
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