Chris' First Birthday Party

Chris turned one on Friday the 9th. Mike had to work all that weekend, so we had a small party for Chris on the 17th. All of Mike's family, my dad, and our friends Matt and Angie were able to come. Chris seemed to enjoy his cake, and didn't make too big of a mess. Oh yea...he HATED the hat! I put it on and he seemed to tolerate it. I took it off...and then put it back on again. TEARS!! So the hat stayed off...

Per Aunt Pam's advice, we used chocoalte icing to make sure it would show up in the photos :) I did make the frosting myself and used cream cheese, and about 1/2 the sugar that the original recipe called for. It turned out really yummy!

Since Chris didn't get too messy, the clean-up wasn't too bad. I held him while Mike rinsed him off in the sink.

Mike's mom made Chris a really neat quilt! The actual quilt stitching is airplanes and clouds as well. It should be about the perfect size for his toddler bed when he's ready for one.

Aunt Sandy gave Chris some cute clothes.

Angie and Matt got Chris a Little People Airplane.

We appreciate the gifts and the company and were really glad that everyone who was able to come did!