Well, one good thing about getting the flu on the day of your son's first birthday...I was able to keep my baby a baby for one more week. We were all feeling better, and we had an extra week to get things from our "party list" done. Bare with me on this post, I wanted to capture every single moment of my little love's birthday!
It was finally party time. Mr. Aiden (as Alex likes to call him) had fruit and Subway for lunch before heading down for a nap before his guests would arrive.
A Pinterest inspired idea, I made a birthday banner with pictures from each of the months of Aiden's first year of life. I can't believe my baby is growing so fast!
We had a jungle theme, and I made a watermelon/grape bowl because those are some of Aiden's favorites.
Grandma Guse made Aiden's first cakes. The first one was for the guests and the second was for his "Smash" cake.
Little man did so well with his "smash" cake. He more picked off the M&Ms to eat rather than smash into the cake.
Aiden loved having everyone hold him, feed him and love him up.
Aiden with Great Aunty Reney, singing to her.
Aiden and Grandma J
The thing I am most grateful for in all of life is for the love we have around us all the time. Our family is unique and you can't put it in a box, category or label it. Aiden, Alex and Andy and I too, have so many people we can count on. We are blessed.
We missed Pete. But, we skyped him in and it was good to hear and see him.
We made a turkey, ham and a bunch of salads for dinner.
The kids table.
For first birthday party entertainment, we did pin the nose on the lion! And, guess what? Aiden won!!
He loved his birthday banner that Daddy made for him. My man is so talented!
The best picture we could get of the four of us that day!
Aiden was a lucky man with all the presents he got. He didn't really enjoy opening them much, but big brother was quick to help with that!
Aiden didn't have any clothes on because of his battle with the smash cake, but Grandma made him a jungle shirt for his first birthday that he looked so handsome in.
He even fit in one of the presents.
When Aiden was fast asleep inside, the older kids got to pop all the balloons. I took a few quick pictures and got out of there fast. It was loud!
My smart three year old had to put on his boots to pop them because, "That makes it louder, Mom!" Oh...oh ok.
To end the night, my Aunt Darcy brought old film strips to watch in the garage. It was so fun to see myself with my cousins, aunts, uncles and parents when we were younger.
It is a lot of fun to create memories and moments like this for my boys. I hope they will remember it with fondness and be able to look back on pictures and laugh.
Happy first birthday, Mr. Aiden, we love you!
