Birthday Bash

We had a bunch of our family come over for Ian's birthday bash on Saturday. We had a lot of fun despite having to wait for 2 hours for lunch to cook...sorry guys.

Ian and my sister's baby Caden. His birthday is coming right up, too.

The fam gathered around to watch Ian open up all his presents. Thanks guys. It's been nice to have a few new toys to play with, books to read, and clothes to wear.

My brother Greg and Dad patiently waiting by the grill as the chicken slowly cooks. (I'm just glad it didn't all turn into charcoal!)

My nieces Brooklynne and Kaitlin climbing our tree. They all had a blast. Boy am I glad we got a house with a pretty decent sized back yard...some of them around here were pretty teeny.

Gift opening time. Ian's cousins were all very eager to help unwrap his new things.

Time for the birthday cake! Chocolate with chocolate icing...we've gotta start this boy out on the right track.

The much anticipated first bite...it was a glob of red frosting...yummy!

Everyone gathered around waiting intently for Ian to really dig in...

It took him a few minutes, but he finally started going for it. We had to take it away from him so he wouldn't get too sick!

What a cute little messy boy!!

Time for a bath to get all that frosting off his face and out of his hair and ears!

Daddy showing him how to hit the ball off the tee. This bat is his favorite toy. He loves to carry it everywhere he goes...around the house, outside, to bed, in the car. I have to draw the line at the store though, so he doesn't start knocking things off the shelves as I cut out my coupons!

All in all we had a great time. It really does seem like he is older now that he is finally one. He is getting to be so much fun! We are still waiting for his first real word, but he does love to jibber jabber. He continues to be a very happy and outgoing little guy and we are just so happy to have him as apart of our lives!