We celebrated Isaiah's first birthday a little over a week ago. I FINALLY got my camera cord and have been trying to post about his birthday. Here are some of the pics. I think I could have kept adding pics, but don't want to bore you!
Here's the birthday boy, Isaiah Matthew! So BIG!
Now, let's get to the sweet stuff...cake!
The more he tasted, the more he loved!
Great Uncle CQ brought him the Toy Story 3 Space Car. It wasn't wrapped and it was an instant hit with all three of the wee ones. We got it out of the box first and had to ride it into the living room to open up the rest of the presents.
What a spoiled little boy you are, Isaiah! Here is some fun the kids were having with the new treasures!
What a spoiled little boy you are, Isaiah! Here is some fun the kids were having with the new treasures!
Isaiah and Samuel
Isaiah and Ellie
Isaiah and Ellie
Isaiah kept giving his cousin, Ellie, kisses. Wouldn't you know it that I never did capture his affection on film! :(
I have to say that we had a special visitor from afar that came to celebrate Isaiah's b-day. She is one of the best (in every way) friends I've ever known. Brian, Isaiah, and I are FOREVER grateful for your generosity, thoughfulness, and friendship! I say I don't deserve a friend like you...but I'm (we're) so thankful to have you!
The theme of the party was OWLS, in case you didn't notice the title. I found some really cute cake pics online and my sis, Alyssa, said she would make them. What a way to take some stress off me. They turned out even better than the pics I got offline. Thanks, Alyssa!
Mmmm, pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting...all made from scratch (just ask Alyssa about the "Cake Nazi")
By the way, I tried to download this one 3 times and it kept loading like this. Sorry,...
And what OWL party would be complete without these dizzy, made from scratch, chocolate owls with homemade buttercream frosting. Yes, again, the Cake Nazi struck!
And what OWL party would be complete without these dizzy, made from scratch, chocolate owls with homemade buttercream frosting. Yes, again, the Cake Nazi struck!
It's hard to see because of the lighting, but I made a Happy Birthday banner. A lot of the decorations I had from one of my baby showers. Those decorations were made by my cousin, Amber! So, Amber, you were here in spirit!
We had a wonderful day and can't believe over a week has passed since this, our baby's, first milestone. Our special guest/friend made us remember how important family and friends are. We take everyday things for granted and a surprise visit can shake things up and put everything back into perspective. Like, how important the connections are that we have with the ones we love. Thanks to everyone!
