1st Birthday

Today we celebrated Max's fist birthday. We had a BUG party with Crazy Critter Pizza, Mud and worm pudding and inch worm cake.

Max received more presents than he knew what to do with. He received several new books (He loves books), a few stuffed animals (including a build a bear), a lot of new clothes, his first puzzle, a hand made drawing book, shoes, bath toys (we were in desperate need of), Curious George Movie, and a new walking toy (see movie on previous post).

All in all it was a really fun party filled with family and friends. A big thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate. Max loves people and having a house full was his favorite part.

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Stop growing

Don't be fooled by this baby face.

This little guy is almost all grown up.

Max will be turning 1 in a week. I have loved having a baby in our family and even though I have been sad to see each stage of infancy end, I have loved to watch him grow. I just don't want him to grow any more for another month or so. He is learning how to walk and just took his first steps on his own last week. (Luck for him, he did not do it around me). I just want him to be my baby a little bit longer.

Early Birthday Bash

We started celibrating Max's birthday a week early. We went to Pirate Pizza with his aunt Angie, Kari, uncle Jerry and Ben (Ben and Jerry...huh. I never noticed that.) and cousin Issac

We had a great time

and a GREAT pizza!

Max even had the pirate birthday song sang to him by a bunch of mates.

Isaac even got a piece of the action.

Max really liked the ice cream. So much he would grip the bowl.

Two thumbs way up for Pirate Island!

Latest project

This is my latest project. I am making Max's first year scrap book. I am going digital through Heritage makers. I am almost finished. I will be honest, this is my second try with this book. I have a bad habit of redoing scrapbooks. It has been really fun to look back over the past year. Our little guy turns 1 in a week and a half. I can't believe how big he is.

Who do you love?

Bailey is my oldest nephew. He has such a big heart. Not only is he one of the sweetest boys on earth but he is 100% handsome.

Miss Livie Is My oldest niece. She has moved to Australia and has a cute Aussie accent. She is one smart cookie.

Rex has my heart. You don't know how hard I've tried to become his friend. This guy is such a comic. Another great nephew.

Miss Kennedy comes next. She is so easy to love. She simply looks at you with those big brown eyes and I melt.

Lucy loves her mommy. She had just started to open up to me when she moved with her family. She is a go getter. If she puts her mind to anything, she'll get it.

Tucker is new to the family and fits in perfect. He is a quick mover and plays hard. He has not found a need for me yet but I'm sure our friendship will grow.

This is little Isaac. He is my latest nephew. He is only 3 months old and spends 2 days a week with me and Max. I love his smile... and I must confess, I really like his face when Max gets too close to him.

Party

Monday night we celebrated Curt's Birthday. We had some friends and family over for a little "wine" and cheese.
We had a great time preparing for the event. Curtis ordered his cheese a month in advance and we picked up a new drink almost every time we went to the store.
25 people came to help us calibrate Curtis. Tyler and Lindsey sent me into shock when they turned up at our door. We had no idea they were making the trip, just for Curtis.
All English cheese was served with fruit, vanilla wafers and club crackers. We had over 20 wine classes rounded up for every one.
Curtis chose Devils food cake and chocolate frosting for his cake with Mint chocolate chip Ice cream. We forgot about the cake until half of our company had already left. If any one wants some cake and ice cream...come on over!

Thank you everyone for being so supportive of our little calibration. We had a lot of fun and hope you did too. Everyone who could not make it, next year we will be doing it all over again.