Baby Z's 1st birthday party

Two weeks before his actual birthday, we had a Dr. Seuss themed party (inspired by a blanket my mom made him when I was pregnant).  It was super fun!!

This birthday book was given to Z on the day he was born by my bro and sis-in-law.  For his first birthday, we had all the guests sign it to commemorate this his first year.

A Papa and his fire.

Lovely departing gifts… bubbles and bookmarks.

The birthday boy.

Lunch.

Octopus hot dogs!

A Papa and his BBQ

"Bring me the cake!"

"That's a good looking cake, Ma."

…aaaaaaand he takes a bite…

…and gags...

He doesn't like sweets.  

None of my kids loved their first cakes.

Moving on.  Presents.

Papa's faces are more interesting than presents.

His buddy C.  Born 3 weeks apart.

Thanks Allyson for taking the cake smash pictures for me!  Even if there was no cake smashing involved.