The Party

So are you ready for a million pictures? Because I took a ton, and still wish I took more. Oh, and I had the settings weird on my camera and didn't have time to play with them when I was running around, so I'm sorry if they're kind of wonky. Guess I should use auto sometimes.

Anyway, E's birthday party took place Saturday afternoon. It was all family, well except for a friend I've know since first grade and she's basically family. We served mini hamburgers (sort of like White Castle), pasta salad, sweet potato fries, chips, and of course cake and ice cream. The day was beautiful, so fortunately I was able to use the deck as I had planned. It was quite a lovely party if I do say so myself ;) Thanks Mom for being my co-host, you're the bestest.

I'll tell you the rest with pictures...

The decor:

I sewed all the flag banners and made the sign. I told my mom we might have to break those out for another birthday someday. I'm thinking I'll wait a few years and maybe people will forget...

The cake. Made this too (NEVER again). The little one on top was E's smash cake.

His highchair all ready to go.

The bar with all the food. Horrible picture.

Now for the action.

Ethan with his Great Aunt Elecee.

With Uncle Lyle.

Cory's Uncle Gary and Aunt Elecee.

Most of Cory's brother's family, Kalie, Madeline, and Lyle.

My Aunt Diana, cousin David (E's Godfather), and Uncle Mark.

My friend, Kathryn and her boyfriend Mike.

Ethan taking a ride in his new wagon from Nana.

Cake time.

He knew what to do right away, just like the day before.

He seemed to like the icing the best.

He might have eaten the whole thing if I would have let him.

Avery enjoyed himself too.

Opening presents:

Playing with his favorite toy of the day, a stick that went with a stacking blocks set. Crazy kid carried it around forever.

Me and the birthday boy.

All of us.

Showing off his other birthday shirt (also made my his loving mother, inspired by something I saw on Etsy).

And that was the party. Ethan took a short nap afterward and then we went out to dinner with the out-of-town family. He's been worn out ever since and has been a fabulous napper. I wonder how long it'll last.

Thanks everyone for celebrating with us!!