Well, the party was a complete success! All the exhausting preparation surely paid off. Colton had just awakened from an extra long nap, the homemade lasagnas were in the oven, the salad was freshly tossed, the garlic bread was browning nicely, the fruit was cut and on a decorative platter and the drinks were cooling when the first guests arrived.
We ended up having about 15 people (10 adults and 5 kiddos) plus his Dada, Colton and me. Colton was in a great mood and really had fun with all his extended family and friends that were in attendance.
He got some great clothes and toys, like a ride-on John Deere truck, a beanbag chair and a Learning Touch Leap Pad toy with 2 extra books, and the cutest board shorts and T-shirt from Old Navy.
Unfortunately, he didn't like the cake at all and especially when his "Uncle" Andy pushed his hands in it, thinking that it was mandatory that he be covered in blue frosting... :(
Thanks so much for all your cards and well-wishes. I only hope that one day we can ALL get together to celebrate, especially my family and friends in Dallas!
Here is my little birthday boy in his new WAY cool board shorts from Old Navy, courtesy of our neighbor, Carli. Thanks! We love them and I cannot wait to go to the pool.
He had such a wonderful time at his first birthday party. Thanks again to all who attended. We had a blast! We're already thinking about next year... ;)
Well, the party was a complete success! All the exhausting preparation surely paid off. Colton had just awakened from an extra long nap, the homemade lasagnas were in the oven, the salad was freshly tossed, the garlic bread was browning nicely, the fruit was cut and on a decorative platter and the drinks were cooling when the first guests arrived.
I cannot believe that Colton will be a year old next week. I am in complete denial! 
He is patiently waiting for the water.
Can you believe that these 6-12 month jeans are *still* too big for him? Sigh. 
This was taken seconds after I corrected Colton for touching "the puppy" in the frame... Can you say sensitive? 
Colton really likes to play his musical puppy. He should be starting to play Mozart any time. 
He's sitting Indian-style! (I know that is not very PC, but saying Native-American style doesn't have the same ring to it!) 
Thanks to the Nicholas family for his horse. He still is a little apprehensive, but we know that he will love it soon. 
The two LEAST maternal women you will ever know have 3 kids between them...
You would never know that Kristy gave birth about 2 months ago! She looks fabulous!
He was indeed shown the presents! Thanks to all our friends and family for spoiling our little angel! 
