One is FUN!

Well, my little Ethanator is almost one year old!

Last weekend (Aug 11th) we had Ethan's Birthday party.  It was alot of work, and next time around I am making it MANDATORY that I take some time off work before a party instead of being up late working on stuff through the week!  My sister helped us decorate and get everything ready the night before, so that was a HUGE help!  (Thank you Kristi!)

However, all of that time & energy was worth it because his party went well :)  With all the getting ready that morning, Ethan did not take a nap, but that worked out okay anyway, as he made it through most of his party ;)

We did a mixed theme of dinosaurs & '1st Birthday'.  Ethan ran around and played, enjoyed his cake (although I think he would have been more into it if he wasn't so tired!), and even made it through most of his present opening. 

He did finally fall asleep on my lap during presents, but he looked adorable & the party was coming to a close then anyway.  Almost everyone we invited came, and quite a few of my friends have babies around his age, so it was great seeing all of the little ones together!

 

Ethan & I and the truck that we got him

 

Sleepy Birthday Boy!!!!

 

It was so nice to see everyone that came to his party, I just wish that I would have had the opportunity to actually visit & talk with people more!  But, I guess that's how it goes when you are throwing the party and have a little one to chase around ;)

We are so blessed to have so many wonderful friends & family members in our life.