Will's first birthday was on February 23rd, and we had a celebration with family and friends last Saturday at the park. We had a wonderful time! It was a little cool and windy before the party started, but the sun came out after lunch and all the kids enjoyed playing at the park. Before I show you pictures of the party, let's back up and see how the actual birthday turned out...
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| The birthday boy didn't really like the bright lights and the camera first thing in the morning. He's a lot like his mama. :) |
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| The Birthday Outfit |
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| The Birthday Boy!! |
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| Eating a yummy birthday breakfast |
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| Celebrating at school with birthday bubbles |
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| Will's first birthday cake--it was made at Matt's bakery! :) |
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| Wasn't quite sure about the candle |
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| Mr. Todd helped with the eating of the cake |
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| I think we have a cake fan! |
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| Happy Birthday, Will!! |
Now on to the party! We had a great time! We had a "wagon" theme, and it was a huge success. My parents, Matt's mom, my sister and my niece all came in town for the celebration. We also had some of our closest friends come celebrate, as well as some of Will's friends from his play group. Will is so loved!!
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| The invitation |
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| The cake! |
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| My friend, Dana, helped decorate the cake. Isn't it precious?! |
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| Yummy cupcakes |
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| Everyone loved the old-fashioned coke-a-colas |
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| What's a party without chocolate?! |
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| Water Bottles & The Birthday Book |
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| The Birthday Book |
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| Everyone signed it, so we can remember the party for years to come |
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| Month-by-Month pictures |
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| More Pictures |
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| All the little ones loved the balloons |
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| The birthday hat! |
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| The party outfit |
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| Let the fun begin!! |
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| He LOVES his wagon! |
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| The grand entrance with Popa, GJ and MiMi |
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| Cousins!! |
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| More cousins! |
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| Time for cake! |
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| My favorite. |
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| Even though I expected him to cry when everyone sang to him (he's a shy guy), he did great!! |
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| LOVED the candle |
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| Eating his first cupcake |
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| Y U M. |
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| Sweet Becky |
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| Erin & Duke came too! |
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| Will and Jack are buddies |
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| Aunt Barbara & Uncle Lantz |
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| Play group friends, Ethan & Emry |
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| We love Lauren & Steve!! |
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| The Fitzhughs |
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| More play group friends! |
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| He LOVES the swing |
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| Happy Boy! |
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| Hangin out with Dad |
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| Family Photo |
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| The girls |
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| Steve & Matt |
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| It was my mom's birthday too! How fun to celebrate them both! |
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| Friends |
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| Matt & his mom |
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| Family |
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| One of my favorite memories: My sister gave him this scooter, and he absolutely LOVED it!! I have never seen him so excited! :) |
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| He also loved the balloons! |
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| Happy Birthday!! |
What a wonderful celebration! We love you, Will and are so blessed to have you as our son. I hope you had a happy birthday!!
