I shed a few tears the day before Jax’s birthday, but thankfully I was able to get that out of my system so I could enjoy the big day on Thursday and his party on Saturday. I took off part of the afternoon, so after opening a few gifts from his daycare teachers we went to Sweet CeCe’s for frozen yogurt and blueberries (his favorite!). For dinner we got carryout from Blue Coast Burrito, which was the first restaurant we ever took him to when he was a baby. Now that he’s a big boy he loves when I share my chicken quesadillas with him : )

Later on that night we gave him his first drum and then celebrated with his Grandmommy & Granddaddy. We wanted to wait for his party to give him a cake to tear into so we let him have a brownie and part of a twinkie (thanks to his Granddaddy). I’m pretty sure he enjoyed all of his yummy treats!!

Jax’s daycare room

I can feed myself

little drummer boy

he went to town on his brownie

We decided to have a dog-themed party since he is dog crazy. On most days, it’s the first word he says when he wakes up. The menu included pupcakes, puppy chow, dog bone cookies & wiener dogs. Of course he won’t remember any of it, but hopefully he can enjoy the pictures one day!

he climbed right in to his big boy chair

the set up

pupcakes : )

he loved all of the attention of everyone singing to him

icing? yes, please!

our little family

Grandmommy & Granddaddy

Nan & Pops

family picture with the tired birthday boy

We’re so thankful to all of our wonderful family & friends who have been such a huge support over the last year. It was so much fun celebrating the first year of Jax’s life and we pray that there are many, many, many more years to come. Life is good!!