1st Birthday

Dallin turned one on February 19th, but we had his birthday party on the 21st. We were worried that Dallin wouldn't enjoy his party because when he woke up from his nap, he threw up everywhere. You could tell he wasn't feeling well all afternoon, but when the cousins showed up for the party, he started following them around everywhere and showing off his walking skills. He refused to give up paci though. He didn't eat much dinner, but he did enjoy his cake! We just had a family party since my family has enough people to fill up my house plus Carolee and Melissa, Zane's foster and mom and foster sister, flew to Houston to celebrate with us (aren't we spoiled?!) Here is some of the highlights. (By the way, we are still having technical difficulties downloading our videos to our computer so I'm giving you tons of snap shots to really experience it all.)

The cake: I found this cute design on the Internet and it was simple. It was a group effort to frost the cake because Dallin got sick while we were working on it. Carolee, Melissa, Zane and I all worked on part of it.

Hmm, what's all this?

Oh look, something more interesting!

This is a hard one. I need everyone's help.

Forget about the rest of the gifts. Look at this new toy!
Aunt Kari looks like she needs a hug. I better stop opening gifts and go give her one.

Who cares about this shirt. Let me go play with my toys! Sorry Caleb, I think I might have just kicked you. Why don't you help me get away?

No, I don't think I want to wear a hat.

Is this all for me?

This looks and feels interesting.

But it taste good.

I better not waste any of this good stuff and get every last bit off my hand.

More please!

Mmm, now that was delicious! What a great party.