We started the day off with some pictures. This boy is all over the place so it's nearly impossible to get him to stay still unless he's asleep. The camera on my phone just can't keep up with him anymore. But I think I got a couple good ones anyway. He's such a cute and photogenic kid.
Literally right after I finished taking his pictures my sister-in-law, mom, and nephew rang the doorbell. Kari was so nice to come over and help me with his cakes. I think they turned out really cute.
This is the main one.
This is his smash cake.
This was the extra one so we wouldn't run out.
The party started at 6 -- or it was supposed to. I always think I'm ahead of schedule, and then realize at the last minute all of the things that I've forgotten to do. Oh, well. Even with a late start it was a lot of fun. There were a ton of people crammed into our small house. It helped that Connor borrowed a table and chairs from work so that people could eat outside, too. We had a ton of food, and a lot of fun chatting.
Once everyone was finished eating we played a video I made of Matthew. I'll see if I can upload it on here later. Then we decided we'd do presents before cake because he would be all messy from his smash cake -- (or so we thought).
So we opened presents, which was toy after toy, after toy. Matthew loves all of them. He is set for a while. He is crazy about this train/car from his nana.
So many people!
I was going to list all the toys he got, but there's just too many. Trust me when I say, he got a lot. But this kid loves his toys so they are all perfect for him.
After presents we stripped him down to his diaper, put him in his high chair, and sang "Happy Birthday." I think the singing really freaked him out and after that he wanted nothing to do with his birthday cake. I tried to force-feed him, but he wasn't crazy about that either. (Shocking, right?!?)
So, the cake was a bust, and we went back to playing with toys. He and his cute friend Lincoln had a lot of fun playing together.
And just like that, my baby boy is one. He is so sweet, cute, adorable, fun, handsome, and loving. I just can't imagine life without him.
Happy Birthday, Matthew!
And thank you to everyone who came and helped make his day so special. I know he won't remember it, but we will.
